Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry 842

Chapter 842

One of the capital guards immediately dashed off to find a torch.

Violet noticed Amelia had closed her eyes. She looked utterly exhausted and freezing, her whole body

shaking.

“Amelia, don’t fall asleep! You wanted to see Cari, right? She’s on her way! Please, stay awake!” Violet

shouted.

Amelia opened her eyes, gazing at the raging river below. She had always been timid, and fear gripped her now, but standing there felt somehow better than being at Valor Estate.

All she had to do was jump, and it would all be over.

She couldn’t even remember why she had come here. Her mind felt numb, void of any sensation other than the cold. She still clutched the pawn ticket in her hand, which she intended to give to Carissa. She wanted to apologize and thank her.

too much of a coward to say a word. Then, she wanted to thank Carissa for the genuine kindness she had shown her

originally Carissa’s, but sadly, Amelia had spent all the money from pawning it off. She hoped her former sister–in–law

howling wind as horses charged

Violet stepped out to block her path, and Carissa quickly pulled on the reins, stopping her horse before jumping

Two capital guards held torches, but the flames couldn’t reach Amelia’s position. They called for

Carissa could barely make out Amelia’s figure. In the darkness, she looked even more fragile, as if she were just a pole standing upright. Her cloak billowed in the

“Amelia, it’s me, Carissa,”

to call her “Madam Amelia” or “Mrs. Warren“. Perhaps those terms of address felt too distant to her now. Amelia pulled tightly on her fluttering cloak. She didn’t say anything but just cried

well. He dismounted quickly and rushed towards her. “Amelia, what are you doing?” “Don’t come any closer!” Amelia shrieked, one foot slipping dangerously as she almost lost her balance. A gasp went through

tracks, realizing the gravity of the situation. He stood there and frantically shouted, Amelia, please come down! Don’t do this. You’ll scare everyone! I’ve sent someone to

come down–Mom will be

an

I don’t want to go back!” Amelia’s voice was a mournful roar in the

out. If I’ve upset you,

finish, Violet stepped in front of him, anger flashing in her eyes. “Don’t get too close!

a few steps back, his gaze fixed anxiously on Amelia’s feet. He was terrified she might

coming to you, so you can say whatever

more subdued. She remained silent for a long time,