Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1036

Jessica thought back on all the years of tangled emotions and conflicts with Emma, who had since passed away. Death was like a light that had gone out, and in hindsight, most of the things that had angered Jessica seemed to be her own fault. She was always nitpicking and finding fault where there was none. After a long silence, she finally spoke softly, "Actually, she was a good person. She was devoted, kind-hearted, and gave birth to an heir for the marquis. She managed the household's affairs for many years. If she hadn't miscarried last year, her health wouldn't have deteriorated so quickly." "She miscarried last year?" Violet asked.

"Yes. Her health was always fragile. The physician advised her against getting pregnant again, but she unintentionally became pregnant. The child was frail and couldn't be saved. After the miscarriage, her body was severely weakened. If it hadn't been for that, she wouldn't have died so young," Jessica explained.

Carissa remembered asking Luke about Emma, but it seemed that he hadn't mentioned this. He had only said that she had suffered a lasting illness after giving birth to her second child. It was clear now that Giles might know much more than he let on, but hadn't told Luke everything-only selected bits and pieces.

Violet sighed inwardly. It seemed that Emma was truly a good person. Even someone as sharp-tongued and venomous as Jessica spoke well of her, so it had to be true.

Such a capable and intelligent woman, yet she had been repeatedly harmed by pregnancy-related complications, ultimately leading to her untimely death. It was truly a tragic waste.

"You're sure you never killed any of the servants?" Violet asked again.

Jessica looked wounded. "No, I didn't. I admit I've hit and scolded people, but not often. Madam Margaret didn't like me, and most of the people around me were my own. If I needed to vent my frustration or anger, it was always directed at my own people." During the ride back in the carriage, Violet completely abandoned the idea of driving Jessica away.

Carissa spoke up, "Let's each say who we suspect."

"Alright," Violet replied.

looked at each other,

"Serena!"

"Lady Emma and Serena."

stared in shock. "You suspect Emma? How could that be? Not to mention she's dead, but even when she was alive, she was too sick to get out

analyzed the situation with

I'm not!" Violet

was Serena, after entering the marquis' household, she would've made

the urge to punch him." Violet tilted her head, considering. "You make a valid point, but didn't Serena manage to get Jessica

on

help. She

in the household

and the Marquis of Ironridge didn't like her much

rely on Lady Emma, who had authority over the household. Of course, this is just my guess. It's not necessarily the truth,"

line of reasoning. "True.

like her either, and Serena is an opportunist.

understand Emma's

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