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The air was alive with the sound of drums and trumpets. The procession moved from the Farrell family’s residence to Highstone Estate. Colorful flowers were thrown every few steps, scattering the petals across the ground and covering the dirty snow along the path. Thomas rode at the head of the procession, dressed in a deep…

“But she’s a bad person!” Jocelyn said, dazed. Kylie didn’t like Rosalind, so she must be someone bad. “She’s not a bad person. She saved me.” Cassidy wiped away her tears, revealing red, swollen eyes. Her tears clung to her lashes, and more spilled from her eyes. “Why do you think she’s a bad person?”…

But where there was activity, there was an opportunity for gossip, and rumors quickly spread. Victoria’s commendation of Rosalind had little effect. Instead, some started to whisper that Victoria’s personal approval might mean there was more to the story than just Rosalind being taken advantage of. This line of thinking slowly became the dominant one,…

Sophie herself took a deep breath, pulling herself from her guilt-stricken thoughts. Lingering in remorse wouldn’t solve the problems at hand. The situation involved not just the academy but also the daughters of noble and official families. The academy owed their families a proper explanation. Rosalind, the sole victim in this tragedy, hadn’t excused herself…

“As for public opinion, we should support Ms. Young. I’ll change into formal attire and head to the palace to report to the queen dowager.” She smiled bitterly. “And to offer an apology.” Jacob nodded. “Alright.” As Sophie prepared to leave, Helen stepped forward, her white fur-lined cloak glowing softly in the lamplight. The intricate…

Catherine had known Mildred for many years. Though they weren’t the closest of friends, they had always shared a respectful bond. When Rosalind took the position at the academy, Catherine had assured Mildred that she would look after her granddaughter. Never did she imagine such a calamity would unfold. Given Mildred’s frail state, this news…

Stepping forward, she said, “Thanks to Ms. Claire’s quick action, no one was harmed. Ms. Young was holding a stick to protect the students…” But her voice lacked conviction. One by one, the young women rushed to their parents, eager to recount what they had witnessed. None of the young women had ever encountered such…

Sophie sighed, calling for Lulu to help tend to Violet. Then, turning on her heel, she rushed out to find Isaac. She knew well that he had a remarkable tolerance for alcohol and wouldn’t have gotten drunk so easily. “Yes, I took her there on purpose. I noticed them a few days ago,” Isaac said,…

linking them together. Rafael stood off to the side, observing. These places regions, struggling with taxes that were never paid, and places that e mostly impoverished needed regular government relief to survive. An idea sparked in Rafael’s mind-fragments of a puzzle began to shift, but the pieces didn’t quite fit together yet. It seemed Lunvale…

The two women exchanged a look, their eyes filled with silent encouragement. Rafael had stayed in the palace for a long time, and only left when the palace gates were about to close for the night. As he left, the snow had started to fall. By the time he arrived home, his cloak was heavy…