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.

the villa's annex. My lady shouldn't notice it when she goes there tonight to get her horse. Let's not

should keep it from her. No need to

visit to Carissa, not wanting the Warrens' issues

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

cost? Did you pay

payment. He just told

nodded. "Alright, I'll hold onto these for now

contained some pastries and travel

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

you," Carissa

turned away slightly. "Have you finished

said, placing all the tems into her bulging bundle. She smiled, but her eyes glistened with emotion. "Frederick, I'll be relying on you and the maids to

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Just come back safely,"

going, but he was deeply concerned, especially seeing the amount

reddened eyes. "Fredrick, what weapon

left an unforgettable impression. "When you went to the Pathfinders Guild, the Duke of Northwatch gave

the gleaming silver spear with its striking red ribbon. The silver spearhead and the red