Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1012

Before Carissa could visit Margaret, rumors about Skye Embroidery spread like wildfire the very next day.

It was said that both Carissa and Hannah were hypocrites. When a discarded woman came seeking help, they refused her and made things difficult for her.

Many had already harbored hostility toward Skye Embroidery, believing that sheltering discarded women was a challenge to social order. If a woman had been cast out, i I was assumed she deserved it. Even being jealous and unable to bear children were considered crimes.

With the rumors swirling, the workshop was suddenly the target of widespread criticism. The public was filled with scorn-some called them hypocrites, others suggested they had ulterior motives, and some even accused them of trying to make money off the situation. That evening, Violet slammed her fists on the table. "How could Jessica cause such a stir on her own? I don't believe it."

Furious, she stormed out of the room.

Carissa called after her, "Where are you going?"

"To Glimmering Tower! I need someone who can look into this," Violet replied without looking back.

She empathized with the women's fate and hoped the workshop would become a lifelong support for them. To be slandered like this was more than she

an easy task. There were plenty of kind-hearted, wealthy people in the world. If this was something simple, it would've been done by now. She sent a messenger to Margaret, informing her of a

Monarch Estate in a few days once she recovered. Unsure whether the illness was genuine or a way to avoid involvement during such a delicate time, Carissa decided to

the moment, Carissa had

she was planning to expel. She was already making arrangements, and it seemed likely that she would have to face the king's wrath

had been using

to avoid seeing her whenever possible. Although her cousin's actions infuriated her, she still held a certain familial affection for her and was reluctant to sever

back any longer. Skye Embroidery was her heart and soul, and seeing it undermined like this was unbearable. If she didn't beat Molly senseless, it would mean she was too soft-hearted. Violet had Claire inform Carissa about this matter, then headed straight for Edgeview Estate. The gatekeeper, upon seeing her approach, rushed out with two guards with drawn

the guards asked, his stance imposing as he

bit back her fury, saying, "Tell your princess consort that

was not unfamiliar at Edgeview Estate. After giving her a quick once-over, the guard gestured for the gatekeeper to announce

spring had arrived, Ruth's health had improved, but it was still unstable. Over the past few days, Yuvan had refrained from going to the palace to tend