Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1242

Chapter 1242

The trio listened as the common folk continued to praise Carissa. They spoke of her efforts in establishing Gracewood Women’s Academy and skye Embroidery, and how she had now even cleaned up such a filthy place. She was truly a remarkable woman.

Of course, where there was praise, there was also criticism. Some whispered that a woman’s place was in the home, managing the household as well as bearing children and raising them.

“Lady Carissa has been married for so long, yet she hasn’t even had a child. She’s neglected her proper duties as a wife, and worse, she’s doing a man’s work.”

Violet, having grown used to such talk, merely rolled her eyes. But Cynthia and Bun, ever protective of their friend, were quick to react. They were about to step forward to argue when Violet caught them by the arm.

With a smile, she said, “Let them talk. Don’t waste your breath. It’s nothing to lose sleep over. If we engage, we’ll only cause Cari more trouble. Besides, there are plenty of people who will defend her. She has quite a following.”

And sure enough, voices soon rose in defense of Carissa.

Feeling reassured, Cynthia murmured, “Cari is only growing more remarkable.”

anything all day. By nightfall, a high fever struck him. Despite the heat of two charcoal stoves and

was at a loss. He was too afraid to call in any outside physicians,

from Salvador and had his salary docked for a year on top of his original punishment. After leaving the

was burned through or set alight, it would be a disaster for the Quinton family. The only thing he could be thankful for was that Salvador

torn toward Carissa–grateful yet resentful. Grateful that she continued to shield the Quinton family from disgrace, but resentful that she hadn’t warned him sooner. But he couldn’t voice this resentment, especially since Kylie had originally opposed Gracewood Women’s Academy.

it herself–she hadn’t expected Gerald would make another trip to the gentlemen’s retreat so soon after just having been there. Maybe this was just bound to happen; the Quinton family had grown too strong,

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for Malcolm and the household physician. Naturally, she insisted on staying, wanting

to her. His words were muddled and soft, yet heavy with sorrow. It was as if he was longing for something he could never have, no matter how hard he

but by midnight, his fever still showed no

brought on by the strain of emotional turmoil–an anxious heart, combined with two days without food or drink, had finally overwhelmed him. Simply put, it

and the household physician shook his head

think we should call for