Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1009

There was no need for Carissa or Violet to dig into Jessica's situation.

For many years, Luke had been old friends with Giles, the head steward of Ironridge Estate. He met Giles for a meal the following day, and the whole situation became clear.

It turned out that the previous year, the Marquis of Ironridge had taken a new concubine. Her name was Flora Crawford. Her father was a scholar, and she herself was well-read. She was initially engaged, but her fiancé tragically died two years ago in an accident, earning her the reputation of being a "widow-maker." She had been ridiculed ever since.

Somehow, she crossed paths with Leopold, who took a liking to her and made her his concubine.

According to Giles, the reason Leopold had taken Flora in was partly to support the management of the household. Emma had been ill for a long time and had almost died last winter. It wasn't until the weather warmed that she started recovering.

Flora was skilled in managing the household. Since her arrival, she had been assisting Margaret in overseeing the internal affairs of the estate, which the old lady greatly appreciated.

It was clear that Jessica didn't like Flora. She had been subtly tormenting her in both overt and covert ways. Margaret had berated her several times, and with the treason case involving Eleanor, Jessica had cooled down somewhat.

Three months ago, Flora had become pregnant. Due to severe morning sickness, she could hardly eat. The only thing she could stomach were the light dishes her mom used to make. Margaret had once been pregnant herself, and she knew how much a woman could miss her family during such a time. She invited Flora's mom, Barbara, to stay with them.

been cruel to Flora, Barbara reprimanded her a few times. With no

Lady Serena entered the Marquis of

them. Get to the point-how did Jessica end up being cast out? She didn't do something to harm Flora's baby,

Barbara. Lady Flora had been taking pregnancy tonics, and Madam Barbara had developed a cough during her stay there. Madam Margaret had

up taking the wrong medicine the one meant to treat a cough, which Lady Jessica had added a laxative

long before it pointed to Lady Jessica. She admitted to it, claiming she didn't intend to

and Carissa exchanged

and the child was gone? Was

Lady Flora's health was ruined. The physician said it would be very difficult for her

of laxative was it? It sounds so

didn't say. Madam Margaret

story. However a few days after this incident, Lady Jessica pushed Lady Serena into a lake. The Marquis of Ironridge was furious and decided to divorce her,"

it on the grounds of attempting to harm the

They stated it

has money and shops, she shouldn't