Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 145

Moreover, if Carissa agreed to come back, that would be fine. But if she refused, it would be quite embarrassing!

After considering, Rebecca decided, "Let's send Charlotte first. If she refuses, well think of another way.

Rebecca was unwilling to go herself. If Carissa were to truly reconcile with Barrett, Rebecca wouldn't be able to intain her position as a strict mother-in-law. The Warren family already had enough trouble with Aurora-they couldn't afford to have another difficult situation.

While Rebecca was mulling over her predicament, Carissa had already gone to Serenity Palace to meet Victoria.

The empress dowager was in her early fifties, but she had taken very good care of herself. Despite a few wrinkles at the corners of her eyes, she appeared youthful. Her black hair was speckled with a few strands of white, but they were not very noticeable.

She exuded an air of grandeur and elegance, and her demeanor became even more gentle and approachable when she looked at Carissa.

"Oh, child. You ran off to the battlefield without a word. If something had happened to you, how would I explain it to your mother when I see her again?"

Victoria's eyes showed a hint of redness, revealing her concern and affection for Carissa. Perhaps looking at Carissa reminded her of Melanie, which made her heart ache a bit more.

to have worried you, Your Majesty. It was my fault," Carissa said, accepting the

rise. Come closer so I can take a good look

with

front of the empress dowager. As she was about to kneel, Victoria stopped

"Come sit beside me.

smile on her face, her

you returned from Meadow Ridge, you always had a mischievous demeanor and a layer of dirt on you, like

practically produce water. Now, with just this-pinch, my hand is covered in dust." Carissa laughed awkwardly. "I didn't have a chance to bathe or change clothes since I came straight to the

spend all my time in this palace, surrounded by scented candles.

distance herself from the memories of Melanie and spoke to Carissa with the authority of

I am very pleased with your accomplishments. You've brought honor to women

situation and won't comment further let's

bit annoyed when

considering the past conflicts between

I merely shared