Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1396

After Evelyn finished crying, she didn't say much. However, she stubbornly insisted on going to deliver Oliver his final meal. Her eyes were swollen and her voice was thick with congestion, nearly a rasp.

"I know the court allows family to see their loved ones before execution," she said, her tone strained. "I don't want anything else just this one thing. I need to see him and make sure he's fed. I don't want him to die hungry and become a vengeful spirit.'

Tears began to fall once more as she cast a tearful glance at Zoey. "You have children, too. You should understand what it means to be a mother. To the world, he may be seen as the greatest of villains. But to me, he will always be that helpless child that hasn't changed."

Zoey remained silent for a long moment, then finally said, "Mother, do you know how the final meeting is arranged? It is at the execution ground. Are you sure you want to see him getting decapitated?"

Evelyn trembled, her body shaking with emotion. "You must beg Lady Carissa. I will go to the prison to see him."

Jessica let out a sharp laugh. "Is it really so simple? Just ask Carissa, and she'll grant your request?" Zoey's face was grim as she responded, "I can't ask her. It doesn't matter what Lady Carissa says. His Majesty has already ordered Oliver's execution. The one overseeing the beheading won't be her." Through gritted teeth, Evelyn spat, "The execution ground... I will go. I cannot allow him to die with an empty stomach."

"Mom, he won't be hungry. The prison will prepare a lavish meal for him before the execution. They'll even give him wine," Viola said.

"It is not the same," Evelyn insisted stubbornly.

Zoey fell silent.

pulling her toward the door. "Let them figure it out on

of the execution, the sky was clear and bright, the air crisp and fresh. The heat of summer had passed, and the winds carried with them the unmistakable chill

such a fate, the entire city flocked to witness the event. Many didn't understand the difference

they wouldn't die immediately. Their eyes would still see and their mind would remain aware-aware enough to witness the horror of their

crowd, where the air was thick with gossip and speculation.

but his actions also

the most heinous in

was present with

maintain order

overseeing the execution.

up yet, but ropes had already been set up around the execution platform to prevent the crowd from getting

caught sight

mother-in-law wishes to send food to the criminal before the execution.

could barely stand on her own, and replied, "It is allowed, but can

Carissa, sobbing. "Your Grace, he knows he was wrong! Please, I beg of

then turned and

for it-how could Evelyn not attract attention? Why must she go

she could no longer shed tears.