Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

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."

upon meeting us, she called us beggars. What have we

voiced their grievances. Mary had been doing a good deed. How could they let Aurora insult the elderly woman

they might not be forgiven. He glanced at Aurora, signaling for her to apologize, but she seemed to neither see nor hear the complaints from

Her presence alone was already the greatest

Mary said slowly. "Our guests are here. We mustn't be

spoke, everyone

glanced at Aurora before turning

family who are upset. I've told them many times that once a

will

just focus on doing your best. As long as your conscience is clear, that's all that

But if you are truly so forgiving and free of resentment, then why were we turned away at the door the last

sweat, turning

look. "Madam Aurora, I wasn't aware 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

my lifetime, I have encountered many types of people-capable and incapable, modest and arrogant, the great and the wicked, the kind and the loving. And I