The light rain had been falling for several days. As Vi stepped down from the carriage, her thoughts seemed distant, and she identally stepped into a puddle, soaking her shoes. "Madam Vi!"


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    Vi''s new maid was named Poppy. She was clumsy, andcked manners. "I''m so sorry I didn''t help you properly."


    Vi shook off her hand and snapped, "Just follow me."


    Poppy followed meekly behind her. She was curious about everything since she had only recently been bought, and had yet to learn proper manners. Upon entering Silverstone Estate, she was amazed at its grandeurpared to the Valor Estate, and she couldn''t help but nce around.


    Vi was disdainful of Poppy''s ignorance. "Just stay close to me and stop looking around."


    An old maid who was always by Evelyn''s side came out to greet them. The old maid smiled as she said, "Ms. Vi, why get upset with a maid who doesn''t know any better? It''s better to teach her slowly and not lose your temper over it."


    Vi adjusted her hairpin, knowing that the old servant was reminding her to keep herposure and not appear ill-mannered.


    However, in the Warren family household, maintainingposure was not a luxury one could afford.


    Vi wasn''t even sure how she ended up in such a mess. She always lost herposure without realizing it, and she was constantly on the edge of madness.This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.


    "Rosie, where is my mother?" Vi asked.


    "She is in Kindred Hall. Please follow me, Ms. Vi," Rosie replied.


    "Kindred Hall?"


    Vi furrowed her brow. That was Zoey''s usual spot for quiet reflection. Ever since thest time Vi had taken money from her family, she had avoided speaking with Zoey, especially in private. "Isn''t Mom supposed to meet me?"


    "Yes, Madam Evelyn is in Kindred Hall," Rosie confirmed.


    "Mom is there too?"


    "Yes. Madam Evelyn, Madam Zoey, and Madam Luna are all there."


    Vi''s frown deepened. "Luna is there too? What on earth is going on?"


    "It seems the earl has sent a letter home, so Madam Evelyn specifically asked for you toe," Rosie exined.


    Upon hearing the news, Vi''s mood brightened immediately. "My elder brother''s letter has arrived? No wonder everyone has gathered. Alright, I''ll head to Kindred Hall." Having said that, Vi hurried to Kindred Hall.


    After a long while, Vi copsed into a chair, her eyes wide with disbelief. Her chest felt as if a heavy stone was pressing down on her, making it hard for her to breathe. "Impossible! How could this be? How can a dead persone back to life? I don''t believe it."


    Evelyn said, "Whether you believe it or not, that''s what your brother''s letter says. He''s seen them himself. It''s pitiful, really. He says they''ve changed so much, and who knows what suffering they''ve endured over the years?" "Impossible. It''s impossible," Vi muttered, but she couldn''t help asking, "When will they return?"


    Evelyn replied, "They won''t be


    "Ka''s husband?" Vi gasped. "He''s still alive?"


    "Yes, all eleven of them are alive. They''ve achieved great merit, and the king will certainly reward them upon their return," Evelyn said with a sigh. "The Farrell family must be overjoyed, though it''s a pity we no longer have any ties with them Otherwise, I would have gone to celebrate with them. And don''t forget, Mr. Cooper''s two sons are also alive. You know the Larkin family''s son, right? He''s also alive. And there''s the third son of the Jensen family..."


    Vi''s eyes widened. "Tobias Jensen? His wife also returned to her family and has remarried now, hasn''t she?"


    Since Tobias had not made any


    significant achievements in the military, he was less discussedpared to Vi and Ka. Vi and Ka had no children, whereas others did. Having children meant having hope for the future, and it allowed one to wait for brighter days.


    That was why peoplepared Ka and Vi.


    "Tobias'' wife also remarried, just like me," Vi said with a trembling voice, but her eyes were filled with joy and excitement.


    She had once looked down on Tobias'' wife, considering their different statuses-she was a noble daughter of an earl''s family, while Tobias'' wife was of a lower status.


    But now, Vi eagerly mentioned Tobias'' wife with enthusiasm.