Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry 605

Chapter 605

Thomas nodded mechanically. He took a moment to gather himself before finally uttering in a slightly trembling voice, “I won’t say anything. You have my word.”

Zoey’s gaze fell to the shattered emerald pendant on the floor, and a wave of anxiety crashed over her. She had deliberated long and hard about whether to share this truth, wrestling with her conscience. This secret felt like a buried landmine inside her, one that could detonate over her head at any moment.

Now that it was out in the open, she felt a strange sense of relief.

She trusted that Thomas would keep her secret. If he ever did share it, however, there would be little she could do. The chaos that the Earl of Silverstone’s family had sown would be theirs to bear.

Ultimately, Thomas was a man who had endured the brutality of the battlefield. He slowly regained his composure, and said, “You risked your family’s honor to share the truth with me, which shows your genuine concern for my well–being. I won’t let your family fall into the whirlwind of accusations and insults.

“This ends here with me–no one else will ever know. I won’t confront my cousin or her about it. Whether she chooses to divorce or stay with Barrett is no longer my concern. My mom mentioned recently that she wants to arrange a match for me. I plan to first spread the news, and we’ll see then if I find someone. suitable.”

As he spoke, Zoey pulled out a handkerchief and covered her face. She had held back her tears for so long, but now she could no longer contain them.

were like Thomas, it would be a

unfaithful with his cousin in less than half a year after he left for the battlefield–it

women at home worry day and night and lose sleep over it. The

understanding, believing that each letter he sent home would bring

But in reality….

that his chest felt unbearably heavy. He had no intention of rushing into marriage. He would only

has let you down, Zoey said, wiping her tears and regaining her

I’ll tell my mom that you persuaded me to consider marriage. She’s been worried about it and

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be grateful

have to say

more embarrassed.

are indebted to the other. We all make our own choices. Regardless, you came here today to tell me this out of genuine concern for my well–being, and I

Zoey sighed heavily.