Chapter 303 None Left Unscathed

"They'll probably end up divorcing," Miriam said after a while.

For once, the meek softness that usually filled her eyes was gone. A flicker of excitement shone there instead.

Fern looked confused.

"Divorcing? What does that mean?"

Miriam gently stroked her daughter's hair.

"It means that once they separate, I'll be the lady of Safehold Manor. And you, sweetheart, won't be some poor cousin living