Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Margaret insisted on accepting only one silver coin. No matter how Carissa tried to persuade her otherwise, the older woman simply refused to take more. In the end, Carissa had no choice but to accept Margaret's gesture of goodwill.

As Margaret was about to leave, she said, "I feel a connection with you, my dear. If you ever find the time, you're welcome to visit my humble home. Or perhaps, I could come to your residence and we could have a chat."

This was a clear indication that Margaret wished for their two families to maintain a relationship in the future.

Carissa understood that this wasn't an attempt to curry favor. She was well aware of the traditions in the Marquis of Ironridge's household. They had no need to ingratiate themselves with anyone. After all, they were a prestigious family with a hundred-year legacy, with many of their members holding high-ranking positions at court.

Regardless, it was always better to have more friends than enemies, especially when there was a meaningful connection like the bracelet between them.

As she personally saw Margaret out, Carissa smiled and nodded. "It would be my honor, Madam Winchester. I look forward to it."

After bidding the older woman farewell, Carissa made her way to the part of the estate where her mother's wing was located-Brightwell Hall. Carissa sat on the chaise lounge where her mother loved to sit and slipped the bracelet onto her wrist. As soon as she closed her eyes, tears fell like rain.

Standing outside, Lulu didn't dare to enter and disturb Carissa. Instead, Lulu quietly wiped her own tears.

but she never spoke of it, nor did she want anyone to see

knew the story behind the bracelet. During dinner, Lily sighed deeply upon seeing Carissa's

on the spot, and considering that the other party was Madam Winchester, your mother didn't want to create any

status as a widow, Madam Melanie was cautious and

Besides, Madam Winchester

that after all this time, the bracelet would find its way back into your hands? It was always meant to

this bracelet returns to you. Perhaps... it isn't just a coincidence. Maybe,

began to believe that perhaps Melanie did have a lingering attachment. After all, her mother had said that her brothers would watch over her on

suddenly found herself feeling a small

wasn't that she hoped Rafael would love her-she knew his heart already belonged to someone else. Even if it didn't, she thought it was difficult to expect a man's love, as the effort put into such hope often far outweighed what was received

felt that her life with Rafael might indeed be as peaceful

he had been away at Meadow Ridge for several days now. She wondered

the capital for three to four years and hadn't visited her master or her

them to the wedding either. At the time, they had kept the ceremony low-key. Melanie didn't want to make a big fuss, so they hadn't invited anyone from the