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

keep it from her. No need

Carissa, not wanting the Warrens' issues to affect

handed them to Carissa. Opening the package, she saw various

did these cost? Did you pay

He just told me to

these for now and pay him

another bundle, which contained some

to snow. If you get caught in a snowstorm and can't find an

Carissa

slightly.

bundle. She smiled, but her eyes glistened with emotion. "Frederick, I'll

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Just come back safely," Frederick

deeply concerned, especially seeing the amount of

him with slightly reddened eyes. "Fredrick, what weapon

eyes lit up as he remembered Hector practicing with the glaive in the 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

went to the weapons room, and retrieved the gleaming silver spear with its striking red ribbon. The silver spearhead and the red ropes tied at