Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Samuel's eyes were hollow as he was pushed to take a few steps forward. Suddenly, he turned back to face Noah.

"Dad, if you see Ruby, ask her if she ever cared for me at all, even if just a little?"

At Samuel's words, Noah felt his vision darken. It was as if something was lodged in his throat and nearly choking him. He swayed for a moment before collapsing to the ground.

Abigail burst into loud, heart-wrenching sobs, which drew a crowd of onlookers from the streets.

The turmoil between the Earl of Gracehold's family and Harvey's family was already well-known, and the people of the capital were now buzzing with gossip.

With Noah sitting on the ground and Abigail in tears, the spectator could only watch with detached curiosity. The sorrows of the nobility were mere entertainment to the common folk. They felt no empathy, only a desire for more gossip.

Upon returning home, Noah and Abigail learned that Dorothy had fainted and suffered a stroke. Despite quickly ordering everyone to keep their mouths shut, word still spread that her illness was caused by Samuel's actions. The shame of disrespecting his family left a heavy stain on Samuel's name. Even if he managed to return one day, he would be seen as worthless.

After her stroke, Dorothy could hardly speak. She spent her days murmuring Samuel's name. In her dreams, she saw him being tormented and dying during his exile. The anxiety and emotional strain took their toll on her health, and she passed away within days. Dorothy's death cast a shadow of disgrace over the Earl of Gracehold's family. They now had to bear the blame for mistreating Leona, and for Samuel's disrespectful attitude. In addition, several other family members who held significant positions in the court were reported to the Oversight Department for their involvement in the mistreatment of Leona.

In a fit of anger, Salvador demoted them all. While Noah retained his title, his family's reputation was ruined beyond repair.

Rafael bumped into Noah. They walked together and exchanged a few words. Noah remained fazed

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visited several noble families, he was finally ready to visit Eleanor at Harmony Palace. Coincidentally, Harvey arrived on

Harvey was the fifth. Eleanor was only two months younger than

the capital, it was usually merely to exchange pleasantries in the palace. They seldom visited each other directly. Harvey had little connection with Eleanor,

and said, "It's quite a coincidence that the three of us are gathered here today. I

Harvey replied,

found.

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dignified demeanor befitting a

chance that we get to sit

coffee. It's far superior to what I drank back in Valken." Eleanor replied, "I've only got two jars left. I only brought some out today because

thinner, Eleanor. Is something troubling you? Are your subordinates causing any

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