Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 875

Violet felt no sympathy for Barrett.

"I heard from Claire that Serena didn't return for the funeral, but Aurora left Blessed Haven to don mourning attire for that old hag," she said.

Ever since the assassination attempt, Aurora had rarely left Blessed Haven. She wouldn't even make an appearance when Rebecca was nearing death, so it was strange that she would come out now to mourn. If someone wanted to kill her again, infiltrating the household during the funeral wouldn't be too difficult.

But Aurora was probably smart enough. The treason case had just happened, and it wasn't resolved yet. Who would dare to act recklessly at this time?

"Who's helping to handle the funeral arrangements?" Carissa asked.

Viola had been in poor health since giving birth, so she couldn't manage it. Aurora likely wouldn't be taking charge either.

"Madam Charlotte," Violet replied. "After all, they're sisters-in-law. It's not like they have a lot of grievances against each other. Plus, the family hasn't truly split up, so she'll handle what needs to be done."

"Aunt Charlotte is quite loyal and principled," Carissa remarked. "That's rare."

nodded in agreement. They genuinely respected someone like Charlotte, who could clearly distinguish between love and hate. While they admired her, they couldn't help but

cruel and ungrateful nature had led him to marry Carissa. His anger toward her was only because she had

forehead had faded to

that Rafael's forehead didn't look very auspicious and insisted that Dylan hold him down while he applied some powder to cover it up. Now, Rafael mostly stayed indoors unless he had to go

to keep Victoria company. Otherwise, she would have nagged him endlessly about the state of

fifteenth days of the month,

to drop by and see her. Helen had been living in the palace for a few days and had

death. She remarked, "Well, she died at just

an eyebrow in curiosity. "Who told you that? I've seen you holed up in here all day. Did someone in the palace

should keep yourself informed. Now that you're out of the palace and staying with Rafael, you ought to help a bit. Don't just focus on enjoying yourself." "If my son

front of her sister, Helen always spoke her mind and was accustomed to being unrestrained in her words. If she said something wrong, it was only a few rebukes

quite lazy, you know. You have no ambition at

through so much to

thought she got through it all on her own and

arranged the sugar cubes on a plate, making them neat and tidy. "Why say that the year will be peaceful since that old woman is dead? Did she make you suffer while she was alive? Do you