Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 637

Leona's body remained weak. She knew she had lost her baby. Even before the delivery, she had felt the loss when Sebastian arrived. She held back her tears in front of Carissa and refused to cry. But after they settled in the estate, Leona buried her head and wept Violet wanted to go in and comfort her, but Carissa stopped her and shook her head. "Any consolation now will feel hollow. She needs to endure this on her own."

quietly once her cousin stepped out of the room.

Some pains were so deep that comfort would do nothing but stir up more tears, memories, and heartache.

Claire came to report that Molly and Fiona had gone to Silverstone Estate. After hearing this, Violet informed Carissa, who was startled as she suddenly recalled Zoey's visit yesterday.

The day had felt so long that it almost seemed like the visit had happened ages ago.

"Keep an eye on them within permissible limits. Don't draw too much attention," Carissa instructed.

"Don't worry, Claire and the others know how to handle things discreetly. Winona trained them, after all," Violet reassured.

Carissa nodded, then went to see Alana and Leah.

Meadow Ridge or stay with her a little longer?" Carissa asked. Her eyes filled with sorrow and self-reproach, Alana replied, "I've already sent a letter to our master and told her we won't be returning to Meadow Ridge for a while. We failed to protect the duchess. I shouldn't have gone in

never expected Samuel to be so cunning. He never mentioned wanting the duchess' help to restore his official position. He only ever came to try and get into her good graces, and we thought he was trying to turn over a new leaf. That was my mistake

many situations, but you can't prevent everything. You and Leah have done your best. If it weren't for you, Leona would have faced far

us. We feel unworthy of it. We'll only leave once the duchess has

promises," Alana said, then turned to head

working hard enough, so Alana didn't want to add to her burdens when both

interested in Molly's visit to Silverstone Estate, decided to

ask Claire to gather some information? It could be risky,

any unnecessary risks. We see the bigger picture. It's all about winning over the Earl of Silverstone's family. Besides, I'm sure dey will seek me out again. With the head of her family currently away, she'll have to

and I'm

true. Zoey is holding up the entire Earl of Silverstone's household right now. Caspian is as good as useless. He's honest

target is Caspian. Why hasn't there been any

what Carmen said,

to

to carry

taught her a lesson. Maybe she's injured from that? If she is, she'll need time to recover.