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."

us beggars. What have we begged for from you? What have

Mary had been doing a good deed. How could they let Aurora

deep sense of dread, realizing that despite meeting Mary, they might not be forgiven. He glanced at Aurora, signaling for her to apologize, but she seemed to

like a statue. Her presence alone was already the

slowly. "Our guests

Mary spoke, everyone

glanced at Aurora before turning her

on this matter. It's the younger generation of my family who are upset. I've told them many times that once a person

people will

on

something we can only aspire to. But if you are truly so forgiving and free of resentment, then why were we turned away at

broke out in cold sweat, turning sharply

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

her coffee

"In 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

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