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-*

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

chose to focus on the conversation with

Carissa had ordered for her last

pay any attention to the rumors outside. People forget easily. By the time the new year comes around, they won't even remember what was said

appreciating Charlotte's comforting

what people outside are

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. Finally, unable to

here

of her tea with an indifferent expression.

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learned what she wanted to

had no intention of offering any help to

cold sore at the corner of her mouth. It was clear

ahead, ma'am," Carissa

that made Amelia feel a pang

illness flared up last night. By this morning, she was so angry that she fainted. Although she's awake