Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

As Barrett stepped out of the estate, a sudden impulse surged within him-a strong desire to rush straight to Northwatch Estate.

He wanted to ask Carissa in person if there was still any chance between them.

Even though Aurora had said today that Carissa thought nothing of him, even though Carissa's attitude on the battlefield had been clear, even though he had been so resolute in divorcing her back then, he still couldn't believe that his former wife could have erased him from her heart so quickly.

He thought she was merely angry at his ruthlessness, that she hated him for not keeping his promises. As long as she still felt anger and hate, it meant she still cared.

But the biting cold wind brought Barrett back to reality-or perhaps he had been clear-headed all along and had just been momentarily overwhelmed by emotion. Things were already set in stone.

There was no point in seeking out Carissa. Even if she still had some lingering feelings for her former husband, she was going to marry Rafael, and Barrett was going to marry Viola.

Their paths would never cross again.

Barrett quietly returned to his study, sitting there for what felt like an eternity. His mind was haunted by the memory of the day he married Carissa, particularly the moment he lifted her white bridal veil and saw her calm and beautiful face.

that moment still made

an extraordinary woman, and he had let her slip through his

called from outside the door, accompanied by the sound of her knocking.

I

give me some money. I found a hairpin that I like," Serena said

All the money we have has been spent on the wedding preparations,"

a simple litter! I'm at the age to discuss marriage, and have been invited to attend the garden party Lady Jessica is hosting in a few days. I don't even have a decent piece of jewelry

evident as he said, "Watch your mouth. She is soon to be your sister-in-law. And you should stop associating with people

cold and frosty. "Sister-in-law? She's just a widow who got divorced and was sent packing. So what if she's from the Earl of Silverstone's

did you say? Become the Hell Monarch's concubine? Are you out of your mind? The Hell Monarch is

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a concubine. Lady Jessica told me that Lady Helen is afraid of Grand Princess Eleanor, so she listens to whatever the grand princess says. If I can win Grand Princess Eleanor's favor, she'll recommend me