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."

have we begged for from you? What

granddaughters-in-law voiced their grievances. Mary had been doing a good deed. How could they let Aurora insult

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 the complaints from the Clayton family

like a statue. Her presence alone was already

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

Mary spoke,

at Aurora before turning her attention back to

matter. It's the younger generation of my family who are upset. I've told

people will have

say about it. You can't silence everyone, so just focus on doing your best. As long as your conscience

tone calm and measured, "It's impressive how open-minded and magnanimous you are, something we can only aspire to. But if you are truly so forgiving and free of resentment, then why were we turned away at the door

sweat, turning sharply to her and warning, "Be

Aurora, I wasn't aware of your previous visit. Had I known, I would have informed

picked up her coffee

I have encountered many types of people-capable and incapable, modest and arrogant, the great and the wicked, the kind and the