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.

ungrateful nature had led him to marry Carissa. His

The bump on his forehead had faded to a light bruise, but at first glance,

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 the palace to keep Victoria company. Otherwise, she would have nagged him

to pay their respects on the first and fifteenth days of the month, while Salvador visited every other day. No matter how diligent he was in his duties, he never forgot to check in

her. Helen had been living in the palace for a

died at just the right time.

all day. Did someone in the palace spill the news? Are

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

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 from her sister. What did she have to

quite lazy, you know. You have

palace, how many concubines have turned against me? I've fought through so much to get to where

sighed. Fine-if Helen thought she got through it all on her own and wanted to be proud

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