Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 793

Herbert stared at Malcolm, momentarily speechless.

Malcolm shut his eyes, his mind racing as he spoke methodically. “After I settled her, I looked into her background but didn’t find anything suspicious Gradually, I forgot about her I only instructed the servants to keep an eye on her. I never laid a hand on her, which the servants there can testify to it was my oversight. I’ve been too busy and let her slip my mind. had no idea she was actually Lord Henry’s concubine’s daughter.”

Joy flickered across Herbert’s face, but it quickly faded as he realized this was merely a facade–a crafted by his brother to placate him.

He knew Malcolm well. If there was a suspicious individual nearby, he would have ordered an investigation. No matter the results, that person would never be allowed to stay. They would definitely be chased away or kept at a distance, never allowed to get close.

Herbert’s heart grew heavy, and disbelief crept into his voice as he asked, “Why would you do this?”

Malcolm pressed his lips together, keeping his eyes closed, his face a mask of anger and disappointment. He had made a grave error, one he found hard to accept. Even worse was the realization that she was the daughter of one of Henry’s concubines, sent to him by Eleanor.

“Why would you do this? You and Marjorie have been affectionate for years. She is virtuous and devoted. and she even arranged early on for you to have concubines to extend your lineage..

in his gaze seemed to swell, dark and overwhelming. “The

of the situation struck him hard. Though he felt ashamed to speak

yet the king has relied on our family. I had to push through. It was a moment of folly. I wanted to

with his uncle, his emotions a tangled mess. After a long moment, he

their eyes met, Lionel felt a wave of awkwardness wash over him. He was unsure how to face the complexity swirling in his dad’s gaze. But he had

let me take two maids to verify that woman’s purity. If she’s proven to be chaste, you can stand tall in front

lingering awkwardness at the idea of his son handling such personal matters. Yet, if Lionel was suggesting it, he must be certain that the result would be that the woman was pure. Regardless of the truth, once it reached

would also be acceptable to

has a daughter, and I’ve already instructed that she

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Chapter 773

away. Go ahead.”

and stepped out into the crisp early winter sun. He had felt

who had served his grandmother and were well–respected in the household. Their words carried weight. However, as they rode in the