Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1206

Jocelyn didn't say a word, but her face had gone deathly pale.

She still harbored resentment toward Courtney, but who could blame her? Courtney had spoken up for Thomas. The mess with those families was so filthy and disgusting to hear about.

The Farrell family's household was in disarray, and such vile things happened in an estate that large-wasn't it right to speak of them?

Jocelyn had acted impulsively when she slapped Courtney, but Courtney had brought it upon herself. She shouldn't have defended Thomas. A good woman needed to stay away from people like that and situations like those.

The two of them sat in silence, Cassidy occasionally sniffling as Jocelyn remained quiet.

Her mind was a jumbled mess, running through so many thoughts. At last, she sighed softly and said, "Actually, going back to the academy wouldn't be so bad. But the queen doesn't like the academy."

Ultimately, Jocelyn was just a sheltered girl. She was unable to keep secrets and was unaware of the gravity of some matters. And so, she shared them with Cassidy.

her sobbing, looking at her in confusion. "The queen doesn't like it? But the academy was established by the queen dowager's

the headmistress," Jocelyn said slowly. "I remember when I went to the palace with my aunt, I overheard the queen talking to her. The king originally wanted to take Lady Carissa

her lips. "You can't tell anyone, okay? This

solemn. "I

this happen? Why would those people barge in and just...grab people like

as if

noticing the

if by lightning.

like that happened, if they

solemnly. "Yeah, it's really

it seemed as though she realized something and warned Cassidy not to speak of their conversation to anyone. Cassidy promised,

won't tell" was nothing more than a spoken assurance. As soon as Jocelyn was

a few words,

speak of this to anyone else, do you understand? There will be consequences. If it weren't for Ms. Young protecting you, you'd be the one