d soon arrived at the Harrington family's res

d majestically within, serving as the abode of so

t, held in high esteem, yet also renowne

to moving from one kin

e garden, she noticed a sleek bl

till, but the driver promptly exited a

s glance at the slowly lowering car wi

slightest wrinkle. His handsome and aloof side profile appeared sharply defined

y raised his eyes, their detached pupil

h at the sight. In terms of looks, th

gh Serena was no more than a passing breeze. It was

*

's..." the driver began, but before he could finish

carrying an unwav

on, indicating that he had mad

d, understanding that there w

ned in silence for a moment before recollecting Sere

t the vehicle. Mrs

templation, following the driver as they made the

welcomed

e ornate handrail staircase, and a flicker of disd

ely recognized

youngest daughter of the Harr

sual dress, and stopped her strappy heels to re

quite rude of you. You've just been marri

, Serena was

to her family's schedule, so

tely making things difficult for her,

as suffering from a serious illness, others

one here she

s and offered a patient

been a little slow as I crossed the main city

nd, without a word, made

followed Nina's lead, heading for the elega

er-in-law, Tara W

fered a slight bow, sayi

ng the address,

m head to toe with a c

sed her arms over her

r marry to my brother? For a man like him, there are countless women w

She couldn't fathom Mr

tthew had those rumors swirling around him, there were

father-in-law

indeed beautiful and well-educated,

ualified to be

e famil

nor, and the more she thought ab

ont Mr. Richard overseas

her a seat or making conversation, did no

es lowered and her brows fu

d stifling, and Nina's gaze on Se

ot accept someon

s, believe me, he will

oftly and met Nina's gaze, a smile

ry. If Mr. Matthew wants to,

d, searching for a

ugh the act-it was a f

her lips tight, and del

thy of my son. When Matthew's grandfather retur

behavior. I won't allow our family'

wort

time Serena had he

rt ached, as Tara's words seemed to

eak free from the constraints of her social class, only to

oes , she could never break t

had been eno

ded dryly, "M

tations were correct; this