Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Cry 810

Chapter 810

Marjorie took the lead, settling into a chair before calmly instructing, “Lionel, close the door. The three of us need to talk.”

Lionel sensed something was amiss and cast a puzzled glance at his dad, who sat with his lips pressed together, caught somewhere between confusion and onense. With a heavy step, Lionel shut the door and returned to his seat.

Marjorie placed one hand on the armrest and rested the other in front of her. These past years had been comfortable for her. She had enjoyed a loving marriage and a life of abundance. This made her appear younger than her peers, and her round face and elegant demeanor marked her as someone of high status.

Yet, in recent days, a hint of weariness had crept in.

She looked at Malcolm and spoke as if recounting something trivial, “Today, I met Lady Carissa.”

Malcolm reacted as if he had been bitten by a venomous snake and stared at her in shock. “She sought you out? What kind of rumors did she spread? Whatever she says, don’t believe her–she’s pot trustworthy!

Marjorie regarded him, her dark eyes soft yet regal, “Though I’m not well–acquainted with her, I know she’s not that kind of person. Besides, it wasn’t her who approached me. I encountered her while I was at the apple farm. She was picking up a child.”

and his gaze

I went there today intending to bring the child back for Willow to care for, but Lady Carissa

while the two men shifted restlessly–particularly Malcolm, who seemed lost in a tangled web of thoughts, too anxious to meet her

her stepmother, and she still has her birth mother. Moreover, secrets rarely stay

everyone.”

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if the details haven’t spread, there are still those who have seen the case files. They will hold evidence that could be used against us. Our family has become a target. You and Lionel hold significant positions, and our daughter is the queen. Mistakes can be forgiven, but we must not give anyone leverage against us. The more we try to hide things, the greater

will escalate. It’s better to face the problem now and take responsibility for past mistakes. Bringing her back to the household and allowing Willow to care for her is fulfilling

stood up. “I’ve said my piece. Lionel, you’ll go retrieve her

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hadn’t expected his mom to possess such

stared at her, as if he was seeing her for the

made her dizzy. She stepped outside to

behind, his voice laced with