Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1197

It was at this moment that Carissa arrived. From outside, she could already tell something was wrong. Some people were stuck outside, unable to get in, but they were busy gossiping and trying to figure out what was going on.

Once inside, Carissa quickly took in the scene, her eyes darting over the group of people and hearing their angry accusations. She understood what had happened at once.

The moment she appeared, the parents surged toward her, asking how they should proceed. Though none dared directly question her, the tone of their words clearly showed their demand for an explanation.

Their words were firm but lacked the earlier harshness.

Carissa's face remained composed, though inside, a storm of anger brewed. She couldn't believe that on the last day before the holiday, something like this had happened.

The academy gates were supposed to be open today to allow the students to take their belongings home. Since most of the students came from noble families, the servants were always under strict orders. There was no reason to expect any trouble.

Yet, the intruders had seized the opportunity. With the gates opening and parents on their way, they slipped in unnoticed, giving them the perfect chance to cause chaos. They managed to force their way in and, at the same time, create a situation where the young women could have been assaulted, igniting the fury of everyone present.

This was a direct attack on Gracewood Women's Academy.

"I will make sure everyone receives a full explanation," Carissa said.

this situation? Who would believe it when we say our daughters were not harmed?" one of

there were so many witnesses. Even if nothing

the academy have more guards in place?" someone else

wiped her tears and stood up, her voice ringing out. "Please don't worry, everyone. None of

silence followed her

expected Rosalind to take

by the intruder, it would have been better to conceal such

Rosalind's admission would surely ruin her reputation

Don't speak such nonsense. The

in his arms, but thankfully, no

hushed silence fell over the

cast mocking

with pity, A few understood her reasoning-she was trying to protect the students. As Trevor's daughter, if the blame fell on her alone, the gossip outside

young women into it.

tried to assault Rosalind, rather than the original fact that the assailants had intended to violate

If only she had arrived sooner, maybe this would never have