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.”

her throat tight

state. How could such a talented, graceful young woman

grandparents wish to know your opinion, and I ask

calm and composed. For some reason, the feelings of frustration she had previously held back suddenly rushed to the surface. She almost lost her composure and cried right then and

answer, but she couldn’t find the words.

to her, then nodded respectfully and

didn’t dare look at him,

response.

“Alright. Please have your maid remain

moment.”

main hall was separated by a screen, and though they could have spoken

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Chapter 1209

they moved to

by why her mistress hadn’t given her answer right away. She walked ahead, not

him taking the position on the edge to block the wind. She stayed just behind him, to the

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

that moment, she felt an overwhelming warmth and happiness–a warmth that she would carry

Josie stood outside the door, leaving them to

but at the time, I wasn’t

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