Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 663

Chapter 663

Alice was about to express her satisfaction when Opal chimed in with a bright smile.

"She's indeed a fine girl, and we are all quite pleased. However, marriage is a serious matter and shouldn't be rushed. Why don't we each go back and discuss this with our families? After all, Ms. Sanford hasn't said whether she likes Thomas, and they've only just met today. It's best to first understand her feelings."

Gemma replied, "That wouldn't be difficult. I can ask her right away."

Opal chuckled. "Let's not be too hasty. If you send someone in to ask her like this, it might offend us if she says she doesn't like him. If she says she does, it could make her seem eager, which wouldn't look good for a young lady. Since both our families have already met a couple of times, it wouldn't hurt to meet again. After all, her parents aren't in the capital, and her feelings are what truly matter. What do you think, Madam Gemma?"

With such reasonable arguments, Gemma found it hard to dispute Opal. After all, a match between their families shouldn't be rushed. Both were noble households. Still, the urgency was palpable.

Alice didn't fully understand Opal's reasoning. But on reflection, it made sense. If they asked Lisette now, would it be better if she rejected Thomas outright or merely hesitated? If she liked him, saying so would make her seem desperate to marry, and no woman wanted to come across that way. Conversely, if she liked him but claimed otherwise, that wouldn't be good either.

Violet admired Opal's carefulness. Her meticulous nature was truly commendable.

If there is truly a bond, it won't slip

and said, "That makes sense. You've thought this through

said that, Alice felt

Lisette's behalf. If she agreed, her family would send

from Lisette's side of the family personally coming to visit? The Kingsley family was known for their propriety, so why

After all, she had trusted Gemma due to their familial ties. Now,

to determine if

once they left, Thomas turned to

replied, "Let's talk about it back at your place. There's definitely

family immediately sobered at her words. Violet was not one to speak lightly. Though she loved to tease and have fun, she was particularly serious when it

approaching Thomas regarding this match, We can't agree to this engagement, but we also can't outright refuse it right away. Since I accompanied you to Grovehill Estate today, a swift rejection would leave some things unclear, which wouldn't be good for Carissa and me

washed over her. "Gemma lied to me? I thought we were family! How could she use Thomas's marriage to deceive

replied. "Darin may

But we need to get