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.

villa's annex. My lady shouldn't notice it when she goes there tonight to get her horse. Let's not tell her about this," Frederick

from her. No need to upset her, Lily

the Warrens' issues to affect her before

to Carissa. Opening the package, she saw various medicines, including a bottle of Snowdrop Pills, which were very valuable

these cost? Did you pay him?" Carissa

any payment. He just told me to

for now

opened another bundle, which contained some pastries

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

you," Carissa

away slightly.

bulging bundle. She smiled, but her eyes glistened with emotion. "Frederick, I'll be relying on you and the maids to take care of everything while I'm

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anything here. Just come back safely," Frederick

concerned, especially seeing the amount of medical supplies Sebastian had given

slightly reddened eyes. "Fredrick, what weapon did my

snow. His movements were swift and powerful, and they left an unforgettable impression. "When you went to the Pathfinders Guild, the Duke of Northwatch gave you a spear with a red ribbon, right? You could barely hold

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