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.

left the gift in 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

Carissa, not wanting the Warrens' issues to affect her before

Exquisite Pavilion and handed them to Carissa. Opening the package, she saw various medicines, including a bottle of Snowdrop

Did you pay him?"

didn't accept any payment. He just told me

these for now and

opened another bundle, which contained some pastries and travel

it's going to snow. If you get caught in a snowstorm and can't find an inn, these will come in

you," Carissa said

away slightly.

placing all the tems into her bulging bundle. She smiled, but her eyes glistened with emotion.

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Just come back safely," Frederick

know where Carissa was going, but he was deeply concerned,

him with slightly reddened eyes. "Fredrick, what

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 barely hold

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