Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1388

Viola didn't go to Isaac. In the past, she might have shamelessly believed that as a member of the Earl of Silverstone's family, it was his duty to help when the family faced hardship and was in need.

But now, she couldn't think that way.

She had come to understand certain truths. When the Earl of Silverstone's family was thriving, Isaac had never shared in any of its glory. Now, when it was in trouble, expecting him to step in felt wrong. She couldn't bring herself to do it.

As for whether she should tell Zoey about this, she hesitated. No matter what, she didn't want her brother to die.

Viola sat under a tree, staring off into space for a long while. Just then, Alana came by carrying a basket of silk thread. Upon seeing Viola, she immediately took a turn, clearly not wanting to speak with her. Viola remembered the misunderstanding from earlier and quickly called out, "Ms. Alana, I'm sorry about what happened earlier. I didn't mean it like that."

Alana glanced at her. "I see."

Then, she made to leave.

Knowing that these women from the martial arts world were straightforward and didn't dwell on things too much, Viola asked, "Ms. Alana, may I speak with you for a moment?"

Alana paused, hesitated, and then returned to sit on the wooden bench under the tree beside Viola. "What is it?"

Viola wasn't sure how to begin. She glanced at the basket of silk thread Alana was holding and asked, "Did you buy this?"

Lloyd had someone send i over. I went out to pick

Lloyd is really thoughtful. She's always keeping Skye Embroidery

is good," Alana

you're right,"

wanted to say?" Alana asked. She had

the way, I heard that you and Ms. Leah aren't taking any

didn't protect Lady Leona well. The promises we made weren't kept. How could we, in good conscience, accept payment?" Alana answered

her

tone terse. "We didn't keep it, so we have no right to accept

didn't like repeating herself, and her patience was running thin. "If there's nothing

pressed,

over. "Isn't it men who need to

Alana's brow furrowed in

human? Are the words we speak just wind? If you make a promise, you have to follow through. Is it only

a sudden realization, her body stiff and unmoving. She finally

first, the thought had filled Viola with panic. But after reflecting on it, wasn't it true that he had broken the law? He had nearly caused the loss of the Southern

with so many lives, hadn't even had time to settle before it was

about defending their land. He just ran off with his concubine, even embezzling military funds. How many people had his actions