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Jonathan sighed. “It’s done now. Let’s wait until Blake returns. Although his name isn’t on the list of achievements, he was still invited to the palace for the celebration. That suggests he must west eve acted eating tough to be listed
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To be honest, she’s not even worth a finger compared to Sophie”
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Jonathan gave his wife a look “Weet youther who had issues with Caness back then? I thought Garises was quite good. At least duning her year here, she served you aligently. She also spent her money without hesitation, and bought a lot of jewelry and clothing for you and Serena Those brocade garments you have-she’s the one who got them for your
Rebecce shot him a cold glance. Why didn’t you say anything back then? What good does it do to bring it up now
Jonathan sat down and patted her back gently. “You’re being silly. The king’s edict was for Freya to be Blake’s secondary wife, not the principal one. Although Blake and Sophie are divorced, she must still have feelings for him.
“Otherwise, winy would she have married him in the first place?
Besides, Carson’s late mother chose Blake, and Sophie was very respectful towards her mother’s wishes. If we could bring up her mother’s memory and persuade her, there’s a chance she might reconcile with Blake
After hearing Jonathan’s words, Rebecca began to seriously consider the possibility.
Sophie was now the esteemed young lady of a duke’s family. If Blake married her, he would immediately inherit a title. Rebecca had considered this before, but at the time, she believed Freya and Blake could forge a successful career together.
In that case, why bother letting her son be the subject of public gossip? But what was the difference betwe that and what they were facing now?
With the scandal surrounding Freya, there was no shortage of gossip. A defiled woman tarnished the family name and jeopardized the marriage prospects of the younger relatives. If Blake inherited a title, at least the marriages of Bryan and Serena could be given some consideration due to the prestige of the duke’s household.
Moreover, if Sophie returned, the vast wealth she brought with her would also return. The Jaffe family had been impoverished lately; they couldn’t even afford medicine. Plus, Sophie was known for her devoted and respectful nature. She would undoubtedly handle household matters meticulously, sparing Rebecca the trouble of managing everything herself.
Besides, Sophie had never mentioned how Victoria, the empress dowager, held her in high regard. Had Rebecca known, perhaps Jonathan and Benjamin could have secured better positions instead of being relegated to minor official’s roles. In the capital, such positions were scorned.
Rebecca mulled over the advantages she could gain from Sophie’s return but wasn’t entirely optimistic.
“The problem is, after everything that happened, Sophie might not be willing to return the mused
“But why wouldn’t she? She’s dutiful, and she definitely has feelings for Blake Jonathan replied
Rebecca nodded slightly. “That makes sense, but I’m worried that because she’s achieved success now, she might become aloof and be unwilling to care for the household or me as she did before.” “You’d be her mother-in-law. For the sake of being dutifull, she should care for you. Even if she’s unwilling to do it personally, she’ll retur with money and staff. Must she personal, attend to you?” asked Jonathan.
Rebecca replied, “That’s true, but a daughter-in-law should serve her inlaws. It’s something she’s always done.”
“Freya didn’t serve you when she came in, and you didn’t criticize her.”
Pondering this, Rebecca thought about Sophie’s past obedience and demeanor compared to Freya’s arrogance. For some reason, she felt that Sophie should serve her, but it didn’t matter as much if Freya didn’t.
Rebecca anorted dismissively. “The two are different in temperament. Besides, when Sophie first married into our family, I didn’t set any strict rules for her or make things difficult. If she’s willing to return this time, I’ll certainly treat her even better. “Besides, who could she find that’s better than Blake? Even if someone has a prominent family background and military achievements, a woman who’s served as a general is bound to be coarse and unrefined. The dignity she once had is long gone. No noble family would want someone like that. Finding someone better than Blake would be nearly impossible.”
Jonathan reflected on Rebecca and Sophie’s past interactions.
which had been warm and harmonious. He agreed that his wife had. a point.
Having been divorced, Sophie would no longer be acceptable to high -ranking noble families and would only be suited to lower-tier individuals. Such opportunists couldn’t compare to Blake.
“But the problem is, who should we ask to help?” Jonathan asked. Rebecca considered for a moment, then said, “Perhaps we should approach Charlotte. She has a good relationship with Sophie. When Amelia went to Northwatch Estate to see Sophie, she didn’t get a response. It was only when Charlotte went that the door was opened.”
Jonathan shook his head. “She’s an outsider, and might not agree to help. I think it would be more sincere if you, the matriarch of our family, visited Northwatch Estate yourself. If Sophie refuses to welcome you, it will only damage her reputation further.”
Rebecca frowned. “Why should I seek her out? Wouldn’t that make us look weak?”
“We’re already in a weak position. Do you think Sophie is naive?”
Despite her husband’s reasoning, Rebecca was still very reluctant. Having the mother-in-law go personally to plead with her former daughter-in-law seemed to diminish the Jaffe family’s standing even more!Moreover, if Sophie agreed to come back, that would be fine. But if she refused, it would be quite embarrassing!
After considering, Rebecca decided, “Let’s send Charlotte first. If she refuses, well think of another way.
Rebecca was unwilling to go herself. If Sophie were to truly reconcile with Blake, Rebecca wouldn’t be able to intain her position as a strict mother-in-law. The Jaffe family already had enough trouble with Freya-they couldn’t afford to have another difficult situation.
While Rebecca was mulling over her predicament, Sophie had already gone to Serenity Palace to meet Victoria.
The empress dowager was in her early fifties, but she had taken very good care of herself. Despite a few wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, she appeared youthful. Her black hair was speckled with a few strands of white, but they were not very noticeable.
She exuded an air of grandeur and elegance, and her demeanor became even more gentle and approachable when she looked at Sophie.
“Oh, child. You ran off to the battlefield without a word. If something had happened to you, how would I explain it to your mother when I see her again?”
Victoria’s eyes showed a hint of redness, revealing her concern and affection for Sophie. Perhaps looking at Sophie reminded her of Melanie, which made her heart ache a bit more.
“I’m sorry to have worried you, Your Majesty. It was my fault,” Sophie said, accepting the blame obediently.
“You may rise. Come closer so I can take a good look at you,”
Victoria chided with a tender glance
Sophie stood and moved in front of the empress dowager. As she was about to kneel, Victoria stopped her.
“Come sit beside me.
Sophie sat down gracefully with a proper smile on her face, her demeanor that of a refined young lady.
Victoria took Sophie’s hand and studied her face. “Oh, you’ve turned into a monkey again. Whenever you returned from Meadow Ridge, you always had a mischievous demeanor and a layer of dirt on you, like a monkey. You’re not mischievous anymore, just covered in dirt and dust.”
Victoria pinched Sophie’s cheek lightly. “During the year you stayed in the capital, your skin was so well-hydrated that it could practically produce water. Now, with just this-pinch, my hand is covered in dust.” Sophie laughed awkwardly. “I didn’t have a chance to bathe or change clothes since I came straight to the palace after my journey to the capital. I’m still quite smelly. I’ll sit a little farther away so you won’t smell it, Your Majesty.”
“It’s fine,” Victoria said kindly. “I spend all my time in this palace, surrounded by scented candles. I wouldn’t mind a whiff of your sweat for a change.”
Victoria managed to distance herself from the memories of Melanie and spoke to Sophie with the authority of the empress dowager.
“You’ve returned from the battlefield as a hero. I’ve heard Salvador speak of your deeds for the third time now, and I am very pleased with your accomplishments. You’ve brought honor to women like us. “Freya also earned my praise, but she pales in comparison to you!
know a little about her situation and won’t comment further let’s just any I was blind at the time,”
Victoria looked a bit annoyed when she talked about Freya.
However, since she had previously praised her and considering the past conflicts between Freya and Sophie, Victoria didn’t want to eny much