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.”

throat tight as she forced the words out, “Thank you, Mrs. Farrell. It’s nothing, truly. A little

sorrow at Rosalind’s state. How could such a

“My dear, I’m here today as a matchmaker. Your grandparents wish to know

suddenly rushed to the surface. She almost lost her composure and cried right then and there, her throat choking up

was waiting for her answer, but she couldn’t

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

look at him, only nodding slightly and

response.

smiled gently. “Alright. Please have your maid remain nearby, and we’ll talk

moment.”

main hall was separated by a screen, and

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Chapter 1209

So, they moved to the

why her mistress hadn’t given her answer right away. She walked ahead, not daring to turn back to

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

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

the outcome or whatever their paths would eventually be. At that moment, she felt an overwhelming warmth and

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

the time,

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