Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 278

After seeing off Evelyn and Viola, Carissa sat in the living room for a while, lost in thought.

What was Barrett's attitude towards this marriage? Wasn't he only in love with Aurora?

Carissa remembered how Aurora had once come to her with such haughty disdain.

How would Aurora feel now, knowing that a new lady of the house had appeared so soon? Would she think that her earlier arrogance was utterly laughable?

Although Viola wasn't the easiest person to deal with, she was from the Earl of Silverston's family, making her the most suitable choice for managing the household. Moreover, Rebecca would likely be very pleased with this daughter-in-law.

Even though it was Viola's second marriage, the substantial dowry and the capable family background were qualities that Rebecca appreciated. She had always favored a daughter-in-law from a strong family. Aurora had said she would not engage in disputes with women, but would she still contest this new arrangement? Would she become the very person she despised

most?

Carissa was curious, but had no intention of investigating further.

However, although Carissa did not seek information, someone from the Warren family visited-specifically, Barrett's second aunt, Charlotte.

time, she had avoided discussing matters related to

time, Charlotte came to add to Carissa's trousseau. The items were neither numerous nor particularly luxurious, but

of clothes for Ryan, including shoes

and it was filled with intricate floral patterns symbolizing a lifetime of happiness. She also prepared a day dress, a nightgown,

was a pair of gold bracelets with stag and dove motifs,

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of children. While these were ordinary designs bought from outside, they were

amount.

the main branch, so they didn't have many valuable items to

Charlotte's branch of the family was struggling financially, and could hardly afford to give such an expensive gift. She immediately tried to decline, saying,

glared at her. "If you refuse them, it will be seen as disrespect. I know that these gifts might seem insignificant to you, but they represent my heartfelt intentions. You must accept them." Given

your efforts, and for personally making clothes for Ryan

didn't like them, I have nothing else to offer. Luckily, I bought these bracelets in advance. Otherwise, that money would have had to be scraped together for Barrett's wedding. Realizing she had spoken out of turn, Charlotte quickly added in annoyance,

irksome to herself,

take it as an interesting anecdote from someone else's