My brothers 32My brothers 32 Chapter 32 This time , no matter what , Margaery would never trust him again . Once they stepped outside , Margaery let Russell pull her into the carriage . She turned to Amber and instructed , " Since Avery said he's treating me to a meal , you go wait for me by the restaurant . " As she spoke , Margaery tossed a silver coin to her . " It's cold out here . Go inside and wait . " Yes , Lady Margaery . " Amber took the coin and hurried off toward Pero Cela . Russell , watching all this , couldn't help but grumble , " What , me being here isn't enough ? Why do you need her to wait too ? Am I not even as good as a maid now ? " " She's not the same as you , Russell ." Margaery glanced at him with a cool look . " Why would you be jealous of a little maid ? " Russell had been one of the people who led her to death in her past life . On the other hand , Amber had been an innocent girl who died because of her . They were fundamentally different . Russell didn't understand what she meant . He snorted and said , " Good you know your place . I'm your brother , she's just a servant . I'm part of your family . She's an outsider ." Finally , Russell said , " I'll get your charm back for you . When I give it back , you'd better not lose it again . If you do , I'll break your legs . " When Margaery turned her head , Russell was awkwardly staring out the window , clearly unwilling to admit how he felt . Margaery stayed silent . Honestly , even by the end of her previous life , she had never fully figured out what kind of person Russell really was . His emotions were all over the place . And this time around , Margaery didn't even want to try . The carriage grew quiet , and Russell started to feel uncomfortable . He suddenly said , " In a few days , Ryder and Andrew will be back too . Do you want anything ? When I write to them , I can tell them for you ." " No " Joshua was puzzled but didn't have time to think about it . " You're impossible . Fine , you don't like me . I get it , because I wronged you before . " But what did Ryder and Andrew ever do to you ? Why do you have to be so cold to them too ? " Russell couldn't hold it in anymore . He poked her with his finger , his voice jumping several notches louder . Margaery looked out the window and said , " I've enjoyed years of luxury at the Chancellor's estate . Naturally , I should let Tessa have all the gifts . Isn't that what you told me before ? Just have them send everything to Tessa ." Ryder and Andrew were no different from the other executioners in her past life . Margaery didn't care about some worthless gifts . This time , Margaery had people she wanted , things she wanted , a life she wanted - none of which had anything to do with these people from the Chancellor's estate . Russell was choked speechless for a moment . At last , he snapped . " Fine ! If you don't want it , you don't want it . " Luckily , the ride to Inkwell Academy wasn't too long . When they finally arrived , Margaery wasted no time heading straight to find Norman . Russell wasn't assigned to the same courtyard for classes , so after a few nagging reminders , he left for the neighboring hall , 1/3 10:58 Thu , 21 Aug Q. Chapter 32 4.46 % - " Ever since the incident at the party , where far too many people had witnessed the drama , word of Margaery's public apology had spread like wildfire . The noble girls who had arrived early whispered among themselves as soon as she entered . " Can you believe she actually showed up to Inkwell Academy after all that ? If it were me , I'd be too ashamed to face anyone . " " She's not like us . Better keep your distance , or people will think we're the same as her . " " Exactly . Honestly , she should've just stayed home . With how jealous she is , what's the point of coming to class ? It'll go in one ear and out the other . Waste of Mr. Boyd's breath . " There were always people who would avoid Margaery , whispering about her behind her back . But this time , it wasn't like her past life , where everyone acted like she was a criminal . This time , someone actually stood up for her , believing Margaery was the real victim . Christina of the Marquis of Longridge's estate even walked up , grabbed her hand , and asked with genuine concern , " Is your leg okay ? Your father's got a heart of stone . Tessa's his daughter , but you're not ? Besides , it was his fault Tessa got lost , not yours . Why should you be the one to make up for it ? It's just ridiculous ." Christina spoke quickly , stuffing a small bottle into Margaery's hand . " I got this from my mother . You rub it on , it'll help keep the cold away . Make sure you use it on your knee , don't let it get worse . " " Thank you , Lady Christina . " Margaery felt a genuine warmth and carefully tucked the bottle away . " I'm already feeling much better . How about you ? How have you been lately? " " Oh , you know me , same as always ! " Christina rolled her eyes dramatically . " My father's set on me marrying your brother Russell . But to be honest , I'd rather grow old and open a shop with you . At least we could depend on each other and live in peace . Margaery thought for a moment and said , " Russell isn't exactly husband material . But the one you really like , now that's a decent man . " " Wow , pigs must be flying . You're actually speaking up for Marc now ? " Christina sighed dramatically . " I skipped the recognition party that day because I knew it'd be a mess . When people told me you've changed , I didn't believe it . But seeing you today . I guess they were right . " Christina let out a sigh , " Still , it's about time you changed . After everything you've been through , no one could blame you . Yesterday , I went to the palace with my mother to visit Lady Serena . She said the Chancellor's estate is so damn biased . " Compensating Tessa is one thing , but the daughter they raised with their own hands is another . How could they take away your share just to give it to her ? Can't they at least give you something separate ? I think Lady Serena's right . But who knows what your father and brothers are thinking ? It's their mistake , yet they want you to pay the price . " As for that Tessa , she's no innocent flower either . All she does is cry all day . Honestly , her face is turning into a bad omen . No wonder Lady Serena dislikes her and prefers you ." Margaery's feelings grew complicated hearing that . On her head was still the hairpin Adam had sent her , saying it was a gift from the late King to Serena . ' So Lady Serena has been shielding me ? But why ? ' Margaery wondered . In her previous life , Margaery had no interaction with Serena , so she couldn't quite grasp what the woman was thinking . But one thing was clear : if Serena was speaking up for her , her path forward would be much smoother . After all , this time , 2/3 Chapter 32 she truly wanted to marry Dashnell . Christina kept chatting about Marc , but soon the bell signaling class rang out . Norman entered right after . Both of them quickly ended their conversation and sat up straight . O Today's lecture was on cultivating one's mind . Out of nowhere , Norman called her name , " Margaery , tell me , as a person , how should we avoid being worn down by life's hardships and become someone who remains calm , educated , and virtuous ? " " She wouldn't know a thing about that , " someone laughed out loud . " If she did , she wouldn't have made such a mess with Tessa . " Before Margaery could even respond , the room burst into mocking laughter . " Mr. Stonier , you'd get a better answer asking … " 3/3