The Girlboss Begs For Remarriage

"No way! We can't let them take Walter!"

"Exactly! We will go down swinging if push comes to shove!"

"That's right! We do not fear death!"

Glen was left glowering as the rest of the Turnbulls argued in defiance.

"Go down swinging?! Easy for you to say!" he bellowed. "Have none of you considered how serious a blow it would be to our family if we went to war against the mayor of Morhen?! It wouldn't just be the Martial Alliance-if the mayor sends the garrison, we're really screwed!"

Looking at everyone around him pointedly, he continued, "At that point, we'd be unable to clear our name while we leap into the pit our enemies dug for us! And that's exactly what they want-for us to fight the Martial Alliance!"

While most of the Turnbulls were stunned, some still argued defiantly.

"What, are we supposed to just give up?"

at best, we'd lose Walter... And our reputation

we do, we will be able to save Walter, even turn the tables against our enemies. Mr. Lawrence has already seen that

her shortcoming as Glen glared

and

politely. "We will surrender Walter, but will you

Silverbell replied, her expression remaining

has been framed," Glen explained. "Someone is trying to drive a wedge between the mayor and our family. That is why I would ask that the Martial Alliance refrains from using violence against Walter, while we gather evidence as soon as possible

head. "I can't offer any assurance... You know what the mayor is like, and

"Hehe..."

bearded elder with Silverbell chuckled coolly. "You Turnbulls would harbor a criminal