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.

Your Majesty. It was my fault," Carissa

closer so I can take a good look at

with

dowager. As

"Come sit beside me.

sat down gracefully with a proper smile on her face, her demeanor that

studied her face. "Oh, you've turned into a monkey again. Whenever you returned from Meadow Ridge, you always had a mischievous demeanor and a layer of dirt on

pinched Carissa's cheek lightly. "During the year you stayed in the capital, your skin was so well-hydrated that it could 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 palace after my journey to the

my time in this palace, surrounded by

memories of Melanie and spoke to

a hero. I've heard Salvador speak of your deeds for the third time now, and I am very pleased with your accomplishments. You've brought honor to women like us. "Aurora also earned my praise, but she pales in

situation and won't comment further let's just

bit annoyed when she

had previously praised her and considering the past conflicts between Aurora and Carissa,

due to the marshal's strategic brilliance. I merely shared in the glory. Compared to