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

should keep it from her. No need to upset

not wanting the Warrens' issues to affect her before her

brought Sebastian's medicines to the Exquisite Pavilion and handed them to Carissa. Opening the package, she saw various medicines, including a bottle of Snowdrop Pills, which were very valuable and excellent for treating

cost? Did you pay him?" Carissa

didn't accept any payment. He just told me to take

hold onto these for

which contained some pastries and travel

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

you," Carissa

slightly. "Have you

all the tems into her bulging bundle. She smiled, but her eyes glistened with emotion. "Frederick, I'll be

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worry about anything here. Just come back safely,"

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

him with slightly reddened eyes.

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

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