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.”

composure, her throat tight

a pang of sorrow at Rosalind’s state. How could such

Your grandparents wish to know your opinion, and I

the feelings of frustration she had previously held back suddenly rushed to the surface.

her answer, but she

then nodded respectfully and said, “Ms. Young, may we speak privately

didn’t dare look at him, only nodding slightly and murmuring

response.

have your maid remain nearby, and we’ll talk

moment.”

screen, and though they could have

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moved to the

behind them, puzzled by why her mistress hadn’t given her answer right away. She walked ahead, not daring to turn back to look at

edge to block the wind. She stayed just behind him, to the right. Only then did she dare to look up at his tall, imposing figure ahead of

her, his back was like a towering mountain, sturdy and

would eventually be. At that moment, she felt an overwhelming warmth and happiness–a warmth that

the side hall, Josie stood outside the door, leaving them to speak in private

there was a touch of passion in it. “Originally, our families discussed this, but at the time, I wasn’t very enthusiastic. First, it was because I hadn’t settled

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