Chapter 1244

Chapter 1244

Carissa knew all too well the gravity of the situation.

Salvador had already berated her for not informing him of this matter in advance. If Gerald were to die here at the headquarters, her comrades in the Capital Guard would surely face the

consequences.

But how could she have warned Gerald in advance? Was she supposed to have sent someone to the Quinton family’s residence and have them tell him that the Capital Guard was about to raid the gentlemen’s retreats?

It would be a miracle if the Quinton family didn’t tear her apart for it. Who would believe that the old man would ever venture near a gentlemen’s retreat? And if Gerald denied it, she would be the one caught in a trap, painted as a troublemaker.

Carissa furrowed her brow. “If he chose to go to the gentlemen’s retreat, he should’ve known this day would come. If he couldn’t face it, he shouldn’t have gone in the first place.”

She went to speak with Malcolm, but even after the latter spent an hour trying to persuade his father, there was no progress. The old man remained silent, his eyes closed, offering no

response.

Malcolm tried to feed him medicine and water, but Gerald’s lips remained tightly shut. The liquid trickled down his chin, and not a single drop made it down his throat. It was worse than

when he was unconscious.

from the side, sensing that Gerald might want to die, but there was

in him.

dying here, at the Capital Guard headquarters? Why involve so many people?

reaction.

and everyone else to leave, then grabbed the last remaining chair from the side room

me for this situation, don’t

his eyes. In fact, there

accepting someone like you. But the truth is, you can’t blame anyone. The laws of this kingdom didn’t force you to marry

turn around

unfair to them. No matter what they try to do, there are always people like

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Chapter 1244

forward, enduring

never put in any effort for the life you wanted. You were too

Now, when you’ve been caught, you can’t even summon the courage to face

men are as cowardly as you. Otherwise, who would defend our

Whether you want to go or not, I’ll release everyone tomorrow. If you don’t leave, I’ll

finished speaking

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