Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1200

The remaining men were trembling with fear, scrambling in panic. Especially Hank, the one who had harassed Rosalind he was sobbing uncontrollably. Dragging his broken legs, he knelt on the ground as if he didn't even feel the pain, repeatedly pleading with Carissa "I was wrong! I was greedy, but I won't ever do it again! Please spare me, my lord! I have an elderly parent who's ill and a newborn daughter at home. If I'm locked up, what will happen to my family?"

and

Anthony.

His cries were piercing and filled with despair.

However, Anthony didn't waver and firmly ordered, "Take them away!"

People who did bad things might have tragic backstories, but that was no excuse for breaking the law.

Those who worked in law enforcement saw this kind of thing all the time, but in the end, the law was the law.

As the culprits were dragged away, the academy fell into a heavy silence. The oppressive stillness blanketed the room as the women gathered in the hall, each caught in her own thoughts.

to warm up the room, as Rosalind's trembling shoulders showed

guard, stood near the door. A few older maids,

their lips sealed about the incident. While i I was impossible to contain the news entirely, Carissa wanted to ensure it didn't spread unnecessarily from within the

her guilt-stricken thoughts. Lingering in remorse wouldn't solve the problems at hand. The situation involved not just the

herself to rest. She remained seated with the others, determined to help devise a solution

consult with Jacob. She wanted his advice

partly to help in any way they could to quell the rumors

guess how deeply this incident had hurt Rosalind-everyone already knew.

had laid hands on her, tarnishing her reputation

"I didn't think much

The crowd was

worried stepping in would bring trouble to

into this scandal. I'm the royal chancellor's granddaughter. Besides, it was true

all looking at me, I feel like I'm on my deathbed rather than just the

the sound was tinged with sadness. The women's smiles were thin, and the heartbreak in