That night, Barrett did not leave Grace Mansion. For several nights in a row, he stayed at Viola's place.

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Aurora began decorating her courtyard, using her own money since the family's public funds were unavailable to her.

She chose the sturdiest wood for the doors and windows. Ironwood was hard to come by, and she asked the lumber merchants to find it, promising to pay a high price if they succeeded. She renamed the courtyard "Blessed Haven".

Having left the army and without any battle armor, she secretly commissioned a protective heart shield. She wore it day and night to guard against any potential assassins.

As for Barrett and Viola's affection towards each other, she couldn't care less. She held no respect for a man who had changed his heart.

She had once said she wouldn't be caught up in domestic squabbles, and she would never become the kind of person she most despised.

Moreover, did Barrett truly have feelings for Viola? She didn't believe it—not even a little.

Barrett's gaze towards Viola was devoid of love. He wasn't even good at hiding it, and it was easy for others to see. Only Viola seemed oblivious.

choice at this point. Even

She had everything she needed in the household-food and clothes

options for her

to investigate who was targeting her. Deep down, she knew it was certainly not Carissa. However, blaming Carissa would also put a stop to Barrett's feelings for her. Ultimately, Aurora was still troubled by

in the apparent romance between Barrett and Viola. After all, Barrett still needed the support of the Prince family to protect

the care and treatment of

because the kneecap was shattered. Sebastian

would be the one to decide if Lawrence's leg was truly ruined, and that they would know for sure after

the arrangements, Rafael and Carissa needed to return before Kiera's wedding date. As her brother and sister-in-law, they had to be there for Kiera during the days leading up to the

Violet had grown familiar with the Septimus Tetra

all fought on the Southern Frontier battlefield before, and they quickly found common ground. Violet shared stories about the last two cities recaptured from the enemy, talking about the dangers

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of

and making them feel as

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