Chapter 403

Before the meal began, the women gathered in one area to chat, while Salvador and his uncles and brothers conversed together.

Meredith sat beside Carissa and said, "When you married Rafael, I was unwell and couldn't attend in person. I only sent a gift, so I must apologize for not being there. Please accept my apologies, my dear sister-in-law."

Carissa understood that Meredith was not one to look down on others-she was simply expressing her concern.

Carissa smiled and replied, "There's no need for you to apologize. I should be the one thanking you for the generous gift. Is your health any better now?"

"I still have a cough and have had a high fever for several days. At the time of your marriage to Rafael, I was truly bedridden," Meredith said, coughing a few times.

Her maid quickly brought her a cup of honeyed lemon tea, which she sipped, helping to alleviate her discomfort, though her face. remained flushed from coughing.

"Please take care of yourself, Meredith," Carissa said with concern.

Meredith nodded. "Thank you for your concern, Carissa."

Henrietta, who had attended the wedding banquet, chuckled from the side. "You should have seen how nervous Rafael was that night.. He wouldn't even allow them to carry out the First Light Revelry in the newlywed suite, as he was afraid of disturbing the bride. His devotion was truly enviable."

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turned

sipped her

made an effort to ignore any troubling thoughts. During the

learned how to

Leona's husband, Samuel, the proud scholar who

renowned for her beauty, and her redemption cost an astonishing thirty

Samuel took her as a concubine because of her substantial dowry, which was also thirty

in an

one had a liking for such a woman, she would only be

Someone suddenly laughed.

another concubine. He's truly deserving of his title of a scholar, as he's clever indeed. No one else

his beloved courtesan. But what about our Leona? She's nothing but a

The speaker was Helen.

never previously

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