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.

this point. Even if it was false affection, it

to interfere with their matters. She had everything she needed in the household-food and

options for her future right now,

However, blaming Carissa would also put a stop to Barrett's feelings for her. Ultimately, Aurora was still troubled by

Viola. After all, Barrett still

Westglade, Lawrence's condition improved rapidly under the care and treatment of Sebastian and

was still a problem because the kneecap was shattered. Sebastian kept applying ointment and wrapping it up, but there hadn't been any improvement

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

the eighth of August. Even though Luke and the Ministry of Protocol were handling the arrangements, Rafael and Carissa needed to return before Kiera's wedding date. As

had grown familiar with the

battlefield before, and they quickly found common ground. Violet shared stories about the last two cities recaptured from the enemy, talking about the dangers of

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details of taking Simonton

the battlefield scenes and making them feel as though they had participated in the

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