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."

clearly distinguish between love and hate. While they admired

had led him to marry Carissa.

had mostly healed, though he still walked a bit awkwardly. The bump on his forehead had faded to a light bruise,

forehead didn't look very auspicious and insisted that Dylan hold him down while he applied

gone to the palace to keep Victoria company. Otherwise, she would

and fifteenth days of the month, while Salvador visited every other day. No matter how diligent he was in his duties,

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

Rebecca's death. She remarked, "Well, she died at just the

seen you holed up in here all day. Did someone in the palace

ought to help a bit. Don't just focus on enjoying yourself." "If my son is doing well and my daughter-in-law is dutiful, shouldn't I be enjoying life?" Helen shot back. "After all the hard work raising my son, it's only natural to want to enjoy the fruits of my labor. Am I supposed

Helen always spoke her mind and was accustomed to being unrestrained in her words. If she said something wrong, it was

"You're quite lazy, you know. You have no ambition at

much to get to

Helen thought she got through it all on her

year will be peaceful since that old woman is dead? Did she make you suffer while she was alive? Do you have a grudge