Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 48

Frederick took a few decorated boxes, and rode out.

As expected, the royal guards didn't question him since their orders were to keep Carissa from leaving the house. The restriction didn't apply to anyone else in Northwatch Estate, and such a large household naturally had daily errands and purchases.

Arriving at Hartstone Estate, Frederick announced that he was delivering a bridal gift from the Duke of Northwatch's family.

The gatekeeper reported this, and soon, the steward of Hartstone Estate, Simon Zephyr, came out.

After greeting Frederick, Simon said, "Hello, Mr. Carter. The princess said that since Lady Sinclair has just returned home after her divorce, she must have been in need of money. There's no need for her to spend on a gift for the princess. We appreciate the thought, but the gift isn't necessary. Please take it back, and there's no need to come again if there's nothing urgent."

Frederick was momentarily taken aback. When he saw the indifferent look on Simon's face, he understood.

Heather looked down on Carissa because of her divorce and saw her gift as bringing bad luck. Hence, she rejected it.

Though angered, Frederick maintained his composure. It was a mark of his upbringing in a noble household. "In that case, please convey our lady's best wishes to the princess. Goodbye." "We won't see you out," Simon replied coldly.

had been spreading during the past month while Carissa

her in, -laws. They said Barrett could have divorced her outright, but the king granted a divorce edict to

if people were saying these things. After all, Heather and Carissa's mother, Melanie,

and they were very close. When Heather had problems giving birth to Leona, Melanie called for Sebastian

done

his anger, Frederick didn't forget his duties: He took the horse to the countryside villa outside the city, leaving the gifts

then stopped by Sebastian's

but Sebastian saw the medicine he was buying and gave him several bottles. "Take these to your lady.

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Sebastian glared at him. "Just

Sebastian was the

made a mental note to remember this

Estate, he saw

was talking