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

so I can take

with

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

"Come sit beside me.

a proper smile on her face, her demeanor that of a refined young

a monkey again. Whenever you returned from Meadow Ridge, you always had a mischievous demeanor and a layer of dirt on you, like a monkey. You're not mischievous anymore, 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

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

of Melanie and spoke to Carissa with

returned from the battlefield as a hero. I've heard Salvador speak of your deeds for the third time now, and I am very pleased

won't comment further let's just any I was blind at the

a bit annoyed when she

the past conflicts between

kind, 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,"