Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 808

Her Majestic Battle Cry 808

Chapter 808

As the sun dipped low, casting a golden hue over the landscape, Carissa and Violet rode down the mountain. The

matter wasn't fully settled, but they could finally relax a bit.

“They'll be executing Henry tomorrow. Do you think anyone from his family will cforward to claim his body?”

Violet asked.

“I'm not sure,” Carissa replied, her thoughts drifting back to Marjorie’s intention to take the child home.

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Violet caught on quickly. “So, Malcolm's wife really wants to bring the child back, huh?”

“She said so, but I can’t tell if it's just a spur-of-the-moment decision.”

Violet frowned. “Although it’s true the child is an innocent victim of Eleanor’s actions, why should Marjorie have

to bear this burden? For her, this child's existence has turned her life upside down. It has put her in this strange

and painful situation where all the good she thought she had now feels like a distant illusion. It's really sad.”

“She askedwhat | would do if | were in her position, Carissa said, letting her horse pick its way down the

rocky trail with sure-footed ease. “What do you think | would do if Raf had a mistress and fathered a child?”

Violet didn’t hesitate. “If you were still the sperson from Meadow Ridge back then, you'd probably gather all

your strength to confront him: But now? You'd likely choose to divorce him and go your

separate ways.”

Carissa laughed. “I really can’t let you get too familiar with me.”

“Do you think I don’t know you?” Violet shot her a teasing glance.

“What about you? What would you do?”

Violet chuckled lightly. “That kind of thing could never happen tobecause | won't be marrying anyone. | don’t

have to face that possibility.”

“True,” Carissa mused.

Violet tilted her chin slightly. “Actually, do you supportchoosing not to get married? You and Prince Rafael

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seem so happy together. Would you suggest | find someone to marry too?”

Carissa met her gaze. “Of course not. Your life is yours to decide. I'm here to support you and offer help when

you need it. Love and marriage aren't everything in life. You don’t have to marry to find happiness. You've always

defined happiness as being wealthy and free-doing what you want and not being forced into anything you don’t

wish to do.”

Violet raised her chin, a spark of confidence in her eyes. “Exactly! I've surpassed many already. | should. be

happy every day. If | want to waste time, that’s fine. If | want to do something meaningful with you, that’s fine

too. I'll do as | please.

“That's right. As long as you're happy,” Carissa replied, her eyes filled with gentle warmth,

That evening, Marjorie summoned Lionel to join her in the study to meet with Malcolm. For the past few