Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1209

About an hour later, Trevor sent someone to escort Rosalind.

Rosalind watched as Josie picked out the most delicate, exquisite clothes for her, pairing them with carefully matched jewelry. After much thought, Rosalind decided to simply go as she was.

She wore a white gown paired with a soft apricot-yellow cloak. The outfit was simple and unassuming, as though she were about to take a casual stroll in the garden, rather than attending a formal gathering or discussing matters of her future. When she reached the main hall of the outer courtyard, she saw a crowd of people, the scene quite grand.

Then she saw him.

His gaze met hers, deep and piercing, yet tinged with restraint.

She couldn't meet his eyes for long, her heart thundering in her chest, cheeks flushed with heat.

But the etiquette was ingrained in her, and she forced herself to approach each person, making her way forward. When Alice saw her, a deep sense of joy filled her heart. She immediately took Rosalind's hand and said warmly, "Child, I know these days have been hard on you."

The kindness of an elder brought Rosalind to the brink of tears. She fought to keep her composure, her throat tight as she forced the words out, "Thank you, Mrs. Farrell. It's nothing, truly. A little hardship is nothing."

Natalie, the prime minister's wife, felt a pang of sorrow at Rosalind's state. How could such a talented, graceful young woman be reduced to the subject of such gossip?

I'm here today as a matchmaker. Your grandparents wish to know your opinion, and I ask you now-do you

previously held back suddenly rushed to the surface.

her answer, but she couldn't find

respectfully and said,

look at him, only nodding slightly

Please have your maid remain nearby, and we'll talk for a

separated by a screen, and though they could have spoken there, the soundproofing wasn't great. So, they moved to the

right away. She walked ahead, not daring to

Thomas walked side by side, him taking the position on the edge to block the wind. She stayed just behind him, to the right. Only then

her from the wind that might have reached her otherwise. To her, his back

and happiness-a warmth that she would carry with her for the rest of her life. When they reached the side hall, Josie stood outside the door,

at her,

time, I wasn't very enthusiastic. First, it was because I hadn't settled

"Even now, I still feel unworthy

his nervousness apparent,

the situation, and if you don't agree, I'll understand. But if you do, I promise I'll cherish you every single day I live." Rosalind