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She called out to Violet, “Hold tight!”
Violet immediately tightened her grip on the other end Sophie used the leverage to push herself out of the raging current, her toes skimming the water’s surface. With a quick flip, they landed safely on the riverbank.
Sophie set her former sister??n??aw down as Violet rushed forward to them. She struck a few places along Amelia’s chest, but the latter remained unresponsive.
Sitting cross??egged, Sophie asked Violet to support her as she focused on pushing her inner force into Amelia. At the same time, Violet continued to strike the places on Amelia’s chest. After a long moment, they finally heard a cough from Amelia, who then expelled a considerable amount of water.
Both women breathed a sigh of relief. Although they were exhausted, they held Amelia tightly, ensuring she wouldn’t do anything reckless again.
Amelia trembled with cold, her teeth chattering. Looking at Sophie and Violet, who had risked their lives to save her, tears streamed down her face, leaving her speechless.
Blake sprinted over. Upon seeing that his sister??n??aw had been saved, he collapsed to the ground, his heart struggling to calm down.
He crawled toward them, shadows making it difficult to discern faces, and hoarsely asked Sophie, “Do you realize you could have died doing this?”
“Violet, can you carry her?” Sophie ignored Blake, focusing solely on Violet.
Soaked to the bone, Sophie shivered as the cold wind hit her and sneezed repeatedly.
Great. When they got back to Hell Monarch Estate tonight, her junior guild member would definitely have something to say about this.
Violet lifted Amelia in her arms and headed back to the bridge.
Benjamin had his hands covering his face, and he sobbed quietly before crawling over to grasp his wife’s hand, tears streaming down his cheeks
“Why did you do something so foolish? Couldn’t we have talked things through?”
Amelia’s jaw trembled as she pulled her hand away, curling up in Violet’s embrace and crying loudly.
Why did she have to resort to this desperate act to be seen?
Amelia knew all too well that surviving only meant returning to an even more torturous existence. Whether it was divorce or death from illness, the Jaffe family would surely blame her for bringing shame upon them.
Benjamin’s tears were false. Once they returned to Valor Estate, all their faces would change entirely. “Let’s go to Arcane Sanctum!” Sophie said, hugging herself to keep warm against the cold. “She inhaled a lot of water, and I don’t know if it will leave any lasting effects. She should stay at Arcane Sanctum for a couple of days for observation.”
Sophie wouldn’t allow Amelia to return to Valor Estate now. If she did, Amelia likely wouldn’t survive. Even if Benjamin felt guilty now, Rebecca would never forgive a daughter??n??aw who had tried to take her own life.
After taking Amelia to Arcane Sanctum, Sophie requested the sanctum’s staff to block the Jaffe family members from entering. Without Amelia’s consent, they were not allowed to visit.
The Jaffe family men had followed closely, but the guards at Arcane Sanctum turned them away. They stated that the physicians were in the middle of treating a patient and that no one was allowed to barge in at night, instructing the family to go back.
However, Benjamin insisted on seeing his wife.
When persuasion failed, the four guardians of Arcane Sanctum intervened, pushing and shoving the Jaffe family members away. Blake dared not Intervene, and the others didn’t have the authority to act. As head of the family, Jonathan ordered, “Let’s go back. She’s safe inside Arcane Sanctum.” Jonathan had always kept a low profile at home, often retreating during crises and never taking charge. But in this situation, he had to assert himself, and Benjamin had no choice but to comply, especially since they couldn’t gain entry
Clutching the pawn ticket, Benjamin walked away in a daze. Besides feeling lost, he also simmered with anger. With his younger brother having just received a promotion, Amelia’s actions threatened to ruin their family’s future, along with his brother’s prospects.
Why couldn’t she show some understanding? Was it only acceptable to share in the riches, not in hardships? Rebecca was sick, and as a daughter??n??aw, couldn’t she endure a little more? And Viola was pregnant. Was her spending a bit more silver really unbearable?
Why was Amelia so petty?
Benjamin couldn’t shake the thought that maybe it was his slap and how she was forced to apologize to Rebecca that had driven his wife to such desperation.
Although Amelia was conscious now, she continued to cough after inhaling water. Since Sophie had saved her and Violet had brought her in, Sebastian personally treated her to prevent any lingering effects that might complicate her life further down the line.
Ivy lent her clothes to Sophie and Violet, then took their wet garments to dry by the fire.
After examining Amelia and prescribing some medicine, Sebastian noticed she seemed much better, yet the shock had left her in a daze. He called her name several times, but she didn’t snap back to reality.
Sebastian could heal physical ailments but not emotional wounds, so he stepped out and asked Sophie to talk to her.
“You saved her, so it’s up to you to reach her.” Sebastian sighed, walking away with his hands behind his back. “Life is precious. Why would she want to throw it away?”
Sophie entered the room, uncertain about how to encourage someone to be strong??he wasn’t sure she could do that herself.
Sophie sat on the edge of the bed, watching Amelia. “Are you feeling any better?”
Tears trickled down Amelia’s cheeks. “I’m sorry for causing you trouble.
“Let’s not dwell on that. We know each other well, don’t we?” Sophie replied gently.
Amelia wiped her tears with the back of her hand. “I didn’t mean to sit outside Northwatch Estate. I just had nowhere to go and wandered there aimlessly. I know you weren’t inside, and I never meant to drag you into this. Honestly, it’s a blessing I didn’t die this time. If I had, it would’ve truly burdened you. Believe me, the last person I want to trouble is you.”
“I believe you,” Sophie said as she nodded.
She hesitated, unsure of how to persuade the other woman. Words often felt empty, especially to someone who was lost and desperate. Practical help was what mattered most.
But could she really tell her former sister??n??aw to divorce Benjamin and leave the Jaffe family? If it were someone else, she might speak freely??ut this was Amelia.
“If you encounter any difficulties in the future, go to Ivy. Don’t lose hope again,” Sophie encouraged.
She wanted to ask Amelia to think of her children, but she remembered how distant the kids had always been, always favoring their grandmother. It had been like that even during Sophie’s time with the Jaffe family.
“Thank you,” Amelia said sincerely, though she understood that temporary help couldn’t solve everything.
She looked at Sophie, forcing back her tears. “I’ll always remember your kindness. I’m just a useless person, and this is how my life will be. I have no talents, I even dislike myself.”
“If you can’t appreciate yourself, how can you expect others to?” Sophie replied gently. “You need to learn to take care of and love yourself.”
Sophie’s words felt hollow, and they were unable to dissolve the deep sorrow reflected in Amelia’s eyes.
Amelia knew that this time, she had sealed her fate by Jumping into the river. Even if she returned to Valor Estate, there would only be one path left for her.
At Valor Estate, nearly everyone from the main household gathered in Rebecca’s room. The only exception was Charlotte’s side of the family and Freya.
Rebecca trembled with fury.
“She jumped into the river? And Sophie saved her? If she wanted to die, why couldn’t she just go quietly? Why did she have to make such a fuss? Clearly, she knew someone would save her! What is she resentful about? When has our family ever mistreated her?
“She has no skills, no ability to manage a household, and no family to rely on. All I asked was for her to care for me while I was ill, and she acts like she’s suffered some great injustice! She even went out seeking death as if that would solve anything!
“If this gets out, people will think I’m a cruel mother??n??aw! This isn’t a request for death??t’s a desire to see me dead! Does someone truly wanting to die need to disturb so many people? If she were serious, she would’ve jumped long ago!”