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-*

mother-in-law isn't going to die right this moment.

focus on the conversation with Charlotte

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

rumors outside. People forget easily. By the time the new year comes around, they won't even remember what was said about you. So, don't let those falsehoods upset

appreciating Charlotte's

what people outside are

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

here today with

with an indifferent expression.

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learned what

she had no intention of offering

and the cold sore at the corner of her

ahead, ma'am," Carissa said

that made Amelia feel

by name...but never mind. I shouldn't dwell on that. I'm here because my mother-in-law's illness flared up last night. By this morning, she was so angry that she fainted. Although she's awake now, without