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.

when she goes there tonight to get her

from her.

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

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

these cost? Did you pay

accept any payment. He just told me to take

I'll hold onto these for now and pay him back when I

another bundle, which contained some pastries and travel

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

you," Carissa

slightly. "Have you

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 take care of everything

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worry about anything here. Just come back safely," Frederick

deeply concerned, especially

looked at him with slightly reddened eyes.

left an unforgettable impression. "When you

with its striking red ribbon. The silver spearhead and the