Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 49

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The gates of the Northwatch Estate closed, leaving Amelia outside. Lily refused to comment on anything about the Warrens.

Seeing Frederick looking troubled, she asked, "Mr. Carter, what's the matter?"

Frederick handed the reins to the stableman and stretched his left leg, which had started to ache from all the riding.

"Lady Heather refused the gift our lady sent to the princess," he said quietly, not wanting others to overhear.

Lily was shocked. "Princess Leona and our lady's mother were sisters and very close. Why would she... I understand."

Even though the king had granted the title of Duke, Carissa's return to her family after the divorce, along with all the nasty rumors, had severed their kinship.

With Carissa's mother gone, her familial ties weakened,

In the eyes of the noble families, they believed Carissa was merely living under the protection of her father and brothers and had received special treatment from the king.

Consequently, no one respected her.

notice it when she goes there tonight to get her horse. Let's not tell her

we should keep it from her.

didn't mention Amelia's visit to Carissa, not wanting the Warrens'

to Carissa. Opening the package, she saw various medicines, including a bottle of Snowdrop

cost? Did you pay

He just told me to

hold onto these for now and pay him back when

bundle, which contained some pastries and

get caught in a snowstorm and can't find an inn, these will come in

you," Carissa said

away slightly.

her eyes glistened with emotion. "Frederick,

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here. Just come back safely," Frederick

going, but he was deeply concerned, especially seeing

with slightly reddened eyes. "Fredrick, what weapon did my father

impression. "When you went to the Pathfinders Guild, the Duke

with its striking red ribbon. The silver spearhead and the red ropes tied at the junction of the spearhead