Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1046

Carissa and Violet escorted Giles to Ironridge Estate.

Following Emma's passing, Margaret's health deteriorated further. She remained bedridden after the funeral, unable to rise.

When Carissa arrived, Margaret had just taken her medicine and was lying propped up in bed. Serena stood by, tending to her. Though Serena didn't look up at Carissa, a storm of emotions stirred inside her.

It was because when Carissa arrived, she had announced she come to deal with Jessica's issue and had brought Giles along.

Serena harbored a deep hatred for Carissa. She could never forgive Carissa for what had happened. No matter how much she hated Carissa, however, Serena couldn't help but fear Carissa. With Carissa's current position and power, taking down a lowly concubine from Ironridge Estate would be as easy as breathing.

Margaret had rejected Carissa's invitation once before, but now, Carissa had shown up after the funeral had just concluded. Margaret knew this was because Jessica's situation had dragged down Skye Embroidery, and the issue had to be resolved sooner or later. As Carissa entered, Margaret took the handkerchief Serena handed her and wiped the medicine from the corner of her mouth.

"You've come because of Jessica, haven't you? I'm so sorry to trouble you. You can just drive Jessica out. I'll send someone to take care of her at the estate," she said weakly.

Margaret had lost a lot of weight. Her eye sockets were sunken, and her skin was pale with faint yellowish patches. The darkened circles on her only emphasized her worn-out appearance, and she seemed devoid of any energy. Her once serene and dignified presence was completely gone.

"Are you feeling any better?" Carissa asked gently.

forced a weak, strained smile in response. "Better... Yes, much better. You're very

side, squeezed her handkerchief and said, "The physician said Madam Margaret must not be agitated, or her condition will

you want to explain

dropped to his knees and sobbed

and shouldn't be said. Don't let someone provoke you into spitting out lies that would tarnish the good deeds of the late Lady Emma toward your family." Margaret's eyes widened. "What's going

shot a cold, piercing glance at Serena-so sharp

just worried Giles might

it's not your place to speak," Margaret rebuked

anger rising within. This old woman was so ungrateful! After all the days Serena had spent

never once doubted Emma-never. So when Giles finished recounting Emma's scheme, she was left speechless and lost in disbelief. She struggled to come

pause,

the question left her lips, she understood. She sighed deeply, her face contorting with grief

voice full of misery. "Madam Margaret, I was coerced by Lady Emma! Please, have mercy

even glance

"Your Grace, I will ensure that the workshop

nodded slightly. "Please take care of yourself, Madam Margaret. Nothing is more

slightly.

turned to leave the courtyard, they suddenly