Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 700

However, Jack and Curtis continued to tremble all over.

One moment, they were safe at home. The next, a group of rough men had dragged them here and imprisoned them.

The oldest of the two children had yet to reach eight. How could they not be afraid?

Thalia was equally terrified, but as a mother, she steeled herself. Pushing aside her fear and worry, she joined her husband in comforting their two sons.

But when the couple exchanged glances, their eyes were filled with despair and helplessness.

Rafael listened to Daniel and Thalia's words in the cell next door. He couldn't help but feel a swell of admiration. His father-in-law's spirit truly radiated through every son of the Sinclair family, especially considering that Daniel had little interaction with Hector. Daniel was just a businessman, but he still possessed such unwavering resolve.

Theodore had taught them well.

What did it mean to be a true noble family? They embodied it.

Even without many officials in the court, the Sinclair family members' unity and integrity were enough to make many so-called noble families feel ashamed.

This angered Henry—he could never achieve what Daniel had in his life.

Henry and Melanie Lester were in the far left cell, and Rafael could still hear their voices.

Melanie's voice was soft, filled with disappointment and sorrow as she said, "They're your daughters! How could you be so heartless?"

"Betraying the grand princess leads to a dead end. If I hadn't exposed her, it would have cost us our lives and endangered both of our families. Melanie, I had no choice," Henry replied.

"No choice?" Melanie sobbed. "You've used the exact phrase for many years! Whenever you had to choose, you told me you had none. Why didn't you tell your family that? They have the power to resist. Even if they didn't, they could still get by if they remained content with the status quo. But every time, you come to me and say you had no choice. You say that to all your other concubines and daughters. Every time you say that, someone ends up dead.

As the cries erupted, the entire cell block was filled with weeping.

Henry barked, "Why are you all crying? You'll only attract attention! If the guards come down here, it won't be death—it'll be a beating! Do you think dying is so easy? If it were, would you still be suffering down here?"

His words frightened them into silence. The sobs and whimpers vanished as quickly as they started, leaving only a tense calmness.

Daniel held his wife and children tightly. Was this a dungeon? No, this was clearly hell! This was the hell of Harmony Palace—a place he had never imagined could exist in his wildest dreams.

Rafael felt pained listening from the other side. How terrified must Daniel and his family be?

He couldn't rescue them yet, however. Eleanor would be alerted if they were discovered missing tomorrow, and the plan for the following night would likely fail.

It seemed tonight was a night of torment and endurance for many.