Her Majestic Battle Cry

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.”

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

at Rosalind’s state. How could such a talented, graceful

to know your opinion, and I ask you

and composed. For some reason, the feelings of frustration she had previously held back suddenly rushed to the surface. She almost

was waiting for her answer, but

and walked over to her, then nodded respectfully and said, “Ms. Young, may we speak privately for a

dare look at him, only nodding slightly and

response.

smiled gently. “Alright. Please have your maid

moment.”

by a 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

the wind. She stayed just behind him, to the right. Only then did she dare to look up at his

shielding her from the wind that might have reached her otherwise. To her, his back was like a towering mountain, sturdy and protective, offering a sense of safety that enveloped her

she felt an overwhelming warmth

stood outside the door, leaving them

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 my affairs. Second, because I thought I