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 said,

Come closer so I can take a good

chided with a tender

and moved in front of the empress dowager.

"Come sit beside me.

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 you,

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

all my time in this palace, surrounded by scented candles. I wouldn't mind a whiff of your sweat for

of Melanie and spoke to Carissa with

for the third time now, and I am very pleased with your accomplishments. You've brought honor to women like us. "Aurora also

situation and won't comment further

looked a bit annoyed when

past conflicts between Aurora and

Your Majesty. The achievements are not mine alone, they are due to the marshal's strategic brilliance. I merely shared in the glory. Compared to those who have fought on the battlefield for years, my contributions are truly insignificant,"