Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1078

It was Hannah who finally spoke up, saying there was no need to keep searching. Since the Whitley family denied Karen's existence, she would be a new person, with no ties to them anymore.

Though Carissa and Violet felt that the Whitley family was heartless, they couldn't deny that Hannah's words made sense. There was no use in continuing to pursue the matter—it wouldn't change anything.

Getting revenge, even just to vent, wouldn't solve the problem. What mattered now was getting Karen to live, to give up on the idea of ending her life, and to speak out about the person who had wronged her.

Zoey had already promised to help with counseling, and now seemed like the right time to step in.

She brought in a bowl of millet porridge and glanced at the pale and listless girl lying on the bed. She looked so exhausted yet still so beautiful, with her pale face barely hiding her beauty.

Zoey entered without saying anything. She simply took out a handkerchief and gently wiped the young woman's face and her hands, and then stroked her hair.

It was Karen herself who shifted and pulled away.

"Dirty," she murmured—her first words since coming to Skye Embroidery.

She disliked herself for being dirty.

Zoey took her hand, her voice soft and comforting. "You're not dirty, my dear."

Karen remained unmoved, her expression still blank.

Zoey sat with her for a while before gently offering the millet porridge, speaking to her like one would to a child. "Come on, have a sip."

Karen didn't open her mouth, but her lips twitched slightly.

"Open up," Zoey coaxed, bringing the spoon to her lips. "Just one bite."

Karen still didn't open her mouth. She didn't even dare to look at Zoey, avoiding her gaze as if afraid her dirtiness would taint the elegant lady.

Zoey sighed. "I know you don't want to live anymore, so I put arsenic in the millet porridge. If you want relief, just drink it. Afterward, tell me who harmed you, and we'll make sure they pay for what they've done. You can go in peace."

At the mention of arsenic, Karen's eyes slowly focused. Her body trembled as she mustered enough strength to sit up, and she reached out with shaky hands to take the bowl. Without hesitation, she drank it down in large, desperate gulps.