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Carissa laughed, and said, "What's the rush? Your godbrother will be here soon. There's someone interested in him who wants to know his feelings, but he's already turned her down. This time, they're inviting him to clarify whether he's truly not interested or if he just has no plans to marry."

Violet's eyes brightened, and she hurried inside. "Really? Which girl has such good taste to fancy my godbrother? Come on, spill it!"

"The granddaughter of Mr. Young, Rosalind." Carissa shushed her quickly. "Don't spread this around. It might not lead anywhere."

"It's her?" Violet shot up from her seat, shock written all over her face. "Is my godbrother out of his mind? Rosalind Young! Why did he refuse? She's such a catch-gracious, loyal, talented, and stunning. Families would be fighting over her!" "Keep it down," Carissa snapped, shooting her a glare.

Violet sat back down, a huge grin on her face. "I'm just so excited! But does Ms. Young really like him? It couldn't be just a passing fancy, could it?"

"That's what worries me. I suspect your godbrother..." Carissa paused, then added, "By the way, you haven't made it official with Thomas' mother, and here you are calling him godbrother. Doesn't that seem a bit inappropriate?"

Violet waved her hand dismissively. "In the martial world, there's no such thing as inappropriate! We're just waiting for the right moment, you know? I've even gone to pay my respects to my godmother. You should have seen her face-she was so happy to have me as her goddaughter!"

"But you already have brothers. Why must you insist on calling Thomas your godbrother?"

Carissa was puzzled. Violet had never truly been interested in anyone, as she had high standards. The only reason they shared this bond was that they had grown up together.

Violet swung her feet back and forth in her chair. "It's about finding a connection."

She wouldn't admit it, but she longed for the kind of respectful brothers that Carissa had one or many would do.

Before long, Thomas arrived.

The people who went to get him were efficient, and Thomas had grown accustomed to a brisk pace. He never lingered when it came to business.

However, he hadn't anticipated that Rafael would summon him regarding his marriage.

He had no immediate plans to wed, preferring to let things settle before addressing such matters. He laid his intentions bare, leaving nothing unsaid, hoping it would dissuade Violet from holding on to any notions.

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As Violet heard this, she remarked, "But as long as you don't marry, she won't really let go of that hope."

Thomas replied, "Yes, but she already came to my family's residence to see me. I had the maid pass along a message, so she understands now and won't be a bother. My marriage plans can be put on hold for a while." "Right. She caused a scene at the estate, thinking I was the one who spilled the beans," Carissa said.

Thomas froze. "How could she think it was you?"

Carissa explained the whole situation, and by the time she finished, Thomas' brow was still deeply furrowed. He stared blankly for a long moment.

"I can't believe she'd act like this. She's pregnant! Even if she doesn't think of herself, she should be considering her child," he said.

"Let's not talk about her," Violet said,

looking at Thomas. "Thomas, Ms. Young is truly a good woman and worth your consideration. You can't avoid marriage forever. My godmother is counting on

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settle down and start a family."

Thomas smiled at his godsister. "You don't need to worry about my marriage. I know Ms. Young is good, but she's too good for me. I don't deserve her."

Carissa chimed in, "Whether you're

worthy or not is for others to say. If she believes she's a match for you, then that's all that matters. But it's hard to tell if she's just caught up in a moment or genuinely wants to marry you. Let me ask you this-if she truly meant it, would you really consider it?"

Thomas said, "Actually, Mr. Young has already sent a matchmaker to inquire. Mom was over the moon. She was practically itching to exchange the wedding contracts and pick a date. I had to stop her." Violet could easily picture that scene, and chuckled softly. "Any family would react just like her."

Rafael remained quiet. When it came to marriage, one should marry the woman they truly desired. Since he found out Carissa was marrying someone else, he hadn't thought of marrying at all. For him, these matters couldn't be forced. He felt a twinge of impatience.

"Why don't you come up with a better excuse? It would be easier for me to explain things to Mr. Young. He said Ms. Young wouldn't cling stubbornly to you if she got an answer she could accept," he suggested.