Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 627

In the outer room, a group of women sprang to their feet at the sight of Carissa, but she didn't spare them a glance. She lifted the curtain and strode inside, with Violet close behind.

When Carissa saw Leona's condition, she gasped in shock.

How did Leona injure her forehead?

"Ivy, how are things?" Carissa grasped Leona's hand and settled at the edge of the bed, using her sleeve to wipe away the sweat and tears from Leona's face.

Ivy was administering acupuncture, the quilt pulled high, revealing a belly covered in needles.

With a heavy sigh, Ivy said, "It's more than just a case of disturbed labor. I'm afraid the fetus may have been harmed. We've given her labor-inducing medicine, but there are no signs of delivery yet—it's already been three hours."

Leona's face twisted in agony. "Cari… It hurts so much."

"Don't be afraid, okay? I'm here, Leona." Carissa reassured her, turning to Ivy. "Is Sebastian not in the city?"

"He's treating someone on the outskirts. Alana has gone to fetch him. Let's hope she gets back in time." Ivy tried to maintain a calm demeanor to comfort everyone, but the slight tremor in her voice betrayed her tension and worry.

Violet turned and stepped outside, where Leah stood watching the group from the Earl of Gracehold's family, especially Dorothy. That old woman was always causing trouble, and her recent comments had crossed the line. Leah needed to keep an eye on her to prevent the older woman from sending anyone inside Leona's delivery room and speaking unpleasant words.

"Leah, what happened? How did it come to this?" Violet asked, concern etched on her face.

Leah's face was flushed with anger as she pointed at Samuel, still tied to the tree. "He pushed her, but we were also too lax in our vigilance."

Leah recounted the events. It turned out that Samuel had finally emerged from his sorrow over losing Ruby, and realized he had neglected Leona. He had been coming to Leona's courtyard daily, trying to win her back with flattery.