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 as she forced the words out, “Thank you, Mrs. Farrell. It’s nothing,

state. How could such a talented, graceful young woman be reduced to the subject of such

dear, 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. She almost lost

but she couldn’t find

respectfully and said, “Ms. Young,

look at him, only

response.

have your maid remain nearby,

moment.”

screen, and though

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Chapter 1209

So, they moved to the side

given her answer right away. She walked ahead, not

position on the edge to block the wind. She stayed just behind him, to the right. Only then did

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

moment, she felt an overwhelming warmth and happiness–a warmth that she would carry with her for the rest of her

side hall, Josie stood outside the door, leaving

but at the time, I wasn’t

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