Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1392

Zoey composed herself, her features hardening into a mask of calm.

"You should leave quickly. Once I've gathered the money, I will come find you. Until then, don't wander around and avoid being seen by the Capital Guard.

Sensing the concern in her voice, Oliver was relieved. Women, no matter how sharp they might be with others, always seemed to lack a certain sense when it came to their husbands.

After all, which woman didn't long for her husband's love?

"You must hurry," he urged, "three days, at most."

Zoey feigned hesitation, as though the request weighed heavily on her. "Given our current circumstances, as you well know, how could I possibly gather 3,000 silver coins in just three days?"

Oliver's eyes gleamed with resolve. "Isn't Courtney a part of the Hell Monarch's household now? I know you have your ways. I'll wait for your word. But remember-three days! And don't tell anyone about it, not even Mom or Viola."

With that, he pulled his hat low over his face and turned to leave in a hurry.

As Zoey watched him go, her face turned icy. She immediately followed him, but when she saw that there were no Capital Guard patrols outside, she held back from calling out, fearing it would alert him. She was also worried he might take civilians hostage and escape, putting innocent lives at risk. If he managed to escape, it would be much harder to track him down later.

She hurried back to Skye Embroidery and found Alana, then pulled the latter aside.

to Lady Carissa at once. Tell her that Oliver is hiding at Glowmere

Alana responded,

Alana for a moment. "Tell Lady Carissa not to make a spectacle of it. Have her send a few people to investigate quietly. I fear Oliver might be testing

him. This was Zoey's only chance. If the operation was successful, Carissa

tell her,"

room, sinking into a chair, her mind unable to find peace. Hatred and anger churned within her, tormenting

he come looking

to come looking

protect him. All the years of maintaining appearances, of swallowing her anger, must have made him believe she loved him deeply deeply enough for him to dare come and trample

at the door, followed by

steady her emotions

face flushed with frustration. "Where have you been? Why are you only just returning?

Zoey's gaze sharpened. "When?"

I went out to fetch medicine for Mom. He stopped me and asked how things were going with

you tell

I

need a few

he say where

just told me not to tell

silver coins for him." Viola paused, taken aback. "He went to you? But he told me not to