Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

However, two days later, an invitation arrived. The Earl of Silverstone family's matriarch, Evelyn Turner, was coming to visit the next day with Viola.

When Lily reported this, she said, "Perhaps we should just avoid seeing them. We don't know what they want. If they're here to inquire about the Warren family, they should have done so long ago, not after the wedding has been arranged and the bridal gown is already in preparation."

Carissa agreed that it might be best not to meet them, and asked, "How was the invitation worded?"

Lily replied, "It says they're coming to congratulate us on our young lord's return, but that's just an excuse. Lord Ryan has been back for a while now. Why didn't they visit sooner?"

Carissa thought for a while, and said, "You should respond by saying that Ryan is still recovering from his injuries, and is not in a condition to receive guests. Once he has fully recovered, I will take him to visit them."

Lily nodded in agreement, and went to deliver the message.

Carissa indeed found it inappropriate to meet them. It was clear that they were interested in the Warren family, a matter she had no say in. It was best to avoid the visit.

more days passed, and the first snowfall of the winter began to fall. The snow was light, just enough to cover the yard with a thin layer of white frost before it stopped. Carissa continued to take Ryan to the orchid garden. The orchids had started to

flushed red from the cold, his face was

his hand on his throat, and tried to speak to Carissa. Despite several attempts, he couldn't make any sound. His small face grew redder with frustration. eside

Carissa knelt

need to rush."

been able to make sounds before, but he couldn't for the past few

quickly transformed into a smile. His cold little. hands patted his aunt's cheek gently. He smiled widely

has driven the toxins into the veins of your neck. Once you've

anxious. After all, the twenty-fourth day of December was the day his aunt was to marry the prince. He wanted to get better and say many, many words

surely be many guests on that day. He didn't want to be laughed at for being mute. Even if people didn't mock him

a while, they headed back just in time for Rowan to come for

"Rowan, how is Ryan's leg? Is