Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 810

Marjorie took the lead, settling into a chair before calmly instructing, "Lionel, close the door. The three of us need to talk."

Lionel sensed something was amiss and cast a puzzled glance at his dad, who sat with his lips pressed together, caught somewhere between confusion and unease. With a heavy step, Lionel shut the door and returned to his seat.

Marjorie placed one hand on the armrest and rested the other in front of her. These past years had been comfortable for her. She had enjoyed a loving marriage and a life of abundance. This made her appear younger than her peers, and her round face and elegant demeanor marked her as someone of high status.

Yet, in recent days, a hint of weariness had crept in.

She looked at Malcolm and spoke as if recounting something trivial, "Today, I met Lady Carissa."

Malcolm reacted as if he had been bitten by a venomous snake and stared at her in shock. "She sought you out? What kind of rumors did she spread? Whatever she says, don't believe her—she's not trustworthy!"

Marjorie regarded him, her dark eyes soft yet regal. "Though I'm not well-acquainted with her, I know she's not that kind of person. Besides, it wasn't her who approached me. I encountered her while I was at the apple farm. She was picking up a child."

Malcolm's lips trembled slightly, and his gaze darted away. "What… what child?"

Marjorie's eyes remained gentle, though they held a trace of sadness. "I already know the details, so there's no need for you to explain. I went there today intending to bring the child back for Willow to care for, but Lady Carissa insisted that one of you needed to go pick her up."

Marjorie sat quietly while the two men shifted restlessly—particularly Malcolm, who seemed lost in a tangled web of thoughts, too anxious to meet her gaze or speak.

"The reason for bringing her back is clear to both of you. It's not because I'm being magnanimous. The child is innocent. You are her dad, I am her stepmother, and she still has her birth mother. Moreover, secrets rarely stay hidden in this world. The Supreme Court is responsible for handling the case, and with so many hands involved, countless people will learn about it. You can silence one person, but not everyone."