Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 51

The first snowfall lasted less than an hour before stopping.

Carissa was dressed in her usual plain white attire with a white flower pinned in her hair, and moved gracefully through the estate. She had worn white since her parents' passing, observing the traditional three-year mourning period and avoiding bright colors.

She entered the room, her steps steady and unhurried, and greeted Charlotte with a respectful bow." Hello, Aunt Charlotte."

Carissa then nodded politely to Amelia, acknowledging her presence.

Charlotte stood up and took Carissa's hand, examining her closely. Carissa's complexion was smooth and pale, her overall appearance even more refined than during her time at the Valor Estate. Satisfied that Carissa looked healthy and well, Charlotte's eyes welled with tears as she recalled Carissa's difficult days with the Warrens.

"Carissa, how have you been?" she asked.

"Thank you for your concern, Aunt Charlotte. I'm doing well," Carissa replied with a gentle smile as she guided the older woman to sit down. "How have you been?"

"Good. Everything's fine," Charlotte reassured her, relieved to see that Barrett and Aurora's marriage hadn't affected Carissa.

Standing nearby, Amelia was anxious to speak. "Carissa, it's about-*

Amelia, and interrupted, "Why are you in such a hurry? Your mother-in-law isn't going to die right this moment. Let me have a few words with Carissa first." Carissa understood immediately that the issue

to focus on the conversation with Charlotte

wore a blue patterned top that Carissa had ordered for her last autumn. The white fox fur scarf

easily. By the time the new year comes around, they won't even remember what was said about

nodded, appreciating Charlotte's comforting

don't concern myself with what people outside are saying," Carissa

felt even more at ease and changed the subject. She didn't ask about the royal guards stationed outside, but inquired about Carissa's daily activities and what Carissa did for leisure. The two chatted for about the time it took to drink a cup of tea. Meanwhile, Amelia grew increasingly anxious as she listened to their casual conversation.

came here today with a

tea with an indifferent expression.

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to, and learned what she wanted

point on, she had no

the cold sore at the corner of her mouth. It was clear Amelia had been under a

ahead, ma'am," Carissa said

her that made Amelia feel a pang

last night. By this morning, she was so angry that she fainted. Although she's awake now, without Sebastian's Snowdrop Pills, the doctor says she won't last long. I came to