Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1255

Carissa asked a few more questions to piece the whole situation together.

Roxana's parents, Anna and George, wanted to provide money for their third son's wedding. Thus, they decided to venture into the old forest while the wild beasts were hibernating for the winter. Most of the best medicinal herbs grew on the steepest mountainsides, and that was where they had gone.

However, after several days of trekking up the mountain, both of them were cold, hungry, and exhausted. In a tragic turn of events, Anna slipped on the icy ground, and George reached out to grab her. As a result, the two of them tumbled down the slope together.

If it hadn't been for some herb collectors passing by, they would have surely perished on that mountain. Though they had been lucky enough to survive, their injuries were severe. Anna had injured her back, and George had broken his leg. Neither would ever be able to work again, and they would require constant care. With their injuries still needing treatment, they would also need money for further medical expenses. Meanwhile, their third son's marriage was fast approaching, and the girl who had once spoken about unity now found herself a victim of circumstance.

"Do her parents know?" Carissa asked.

"They don't," Cynthia replied. "Her parents weren't even living in a brick house-they've been carried back to their old, dilapidated home to recover."

"And does everyone else agree to sell her?" Carissa pressed.

"I don't know, but her eldest brother already made the arrangements. Five silver coins. The man who wanted to buy her was already at their door. Luckily, I got there first and took her away by force."

this to Lily. Follow her and let her handle

well aware of the delicate way things should be handled. She recalled what Violet had told them during

where everyone can see. It's better to do it quietly, and never let them know who did it. It's safer that

that no one could make a fuss about

just brought her back. I'll go find

hurried out

evening, Lily had already finished handling the situation.

it was her eldest brother and sister-in-law's idea. Since they were the eldest in the family, they were

the fastest way was to sell someone. Roxana's age was right for this, so someone had already taken an interest in her.

a pause, Lily continued, "Ms. Perez is still there, and Ms. Ivy hasn't left yet. The family is deeply grateful now, but I'm worried. Her eldest brother and sister-in-law aren't good people, and I fear they may try to sell her again in the future. That's why I gave them the money to settle it. For now, I haven't told her parents about any of this-I'm afraid it would only make their condition worse

to do with the girl, whether she stays in the estate as a maid or returns to the

was clear and

cannot stay as a maid. She will return to the academy. It's better this way-no distractions. If she focuses on her studies, she'll

a bet