Barrett once again took Aurora to Jadehill Estate. This time, he arrived with a substantial number of gifts and even knelt at the entrance to request an audience.

Fortune was on his side-the Marquis of Jadehill was not at home, and upon learning of their arrival, Mary graciously invited them in.

Aurora maintained a sullen expression throughout, showing no intention of apologizing. However, Mary seemed unbothered and instructed her servants to serve refreshments. Mary's daughter-in-law, granddaughter-in-law, and great-granddaughter-in-law stood to the side, all casting hostile glances at Aurora.

Barrett knelt and greeted, "Good day, Madam Clayton. I am Barrett Warren, and I wish you health and happiness."

Aurora reluctantly followed suit and knelt, but said nothing, her mouth hidden behind her veil as if it were sealed.

Mary dismissed their formalities and invited them to sit.

"Madam Clayton, my wife spoke thoughtlessly and offended you. I hope you can forgive her," Barrett said, clearly anxious.

"Thoughtlessly? She spoke with malice!" snapped Caroline, one of Mary's granddaughters-in-law.

"That's right! We never intended to ask for donations. Grandmother was just tired after our journey and wanted to rest a moment at your family's residence and have a drink of water."

beggars. What have we

doing a good deed. How could they

dread, realizing that despite meeting Mary, they might not be forgiven. He glanced at Aurora, signaling for her to apologize, but she seemed to neither see nor hear

alone was already the

guests are here. We mustn't be

Mary spoke,

woman glanced at Aurora before turning her attention back to

matter. It's the younger generation of my family

people will have

and bad things to say about it. You can't silence everyone, so just focus on doing your best. As long

open-minded and magnanimous you are, something we can only aspire to. But if you are truly so forgiving and free of

Barrett broke out in cold sweat, turning

of your previous visit. Had I known, I would have informed you that there was no need to come and apologize. You

up her coffee and

types of people-capable and incapable, modest and arrogant, the great and the wicked, the kind and the loving.

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