Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 183

Helen didn't want to let Carissa leave so easily, at least not before she gave up the idea of marrying into the royal family. However, Carissa didn't mind kneeling. Having been punished with kneeling plenty of times at Meadow Ridge, she had grown accustomed to it.

She had no intention of currying favor with Helen, who already had plenty of people around her doing just that. Besides, Carissa's marriage to Rafael was a mutually beneficial arrangement. There was no need for unnecessary flattery.

In fact, Helen's straightforward personality made her easier to deal with. She was fierce but not cunning, which was preferable to those who were two-faced.

Carissa wouldn't bully Helen, but she wouldn't let her future mother-in-law bully her either. It was much like when Carissa had to deal with Rebecca when she was still part of the Warren family.

Before Barrett returned, Rebecca had always been kind to her, so Carissa naturally showed her respect. But after Barrett's return and his decision to marry Aurora, Rebecca's attitude changed, and Carissa no longer needed to endure it.

As the standoff continued, a voice called out, "Mom!"

Kiera entered the hall with her attendants.

Kiera, who had just turned fifteen and recently had her debutante ball, was a delicate and charming girl with a hint of royal elegance. She wore a light yellow blouse and a matching pleated skirt.

As she walked in, she stole curious glances at Carissa, who was still kneeling on the floor.

Having heard from the palace attendants that Carissa, the female general, was at Evergreen Palace, Kiera had hurried over to see her.

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to find her

looked up and met Kiera's daze. Since she was already kneeling,

Are you really General Sinclair?" Kiera exclaimed excitedly, hurrying over to help her up.

princess by her nickname, her expression. displeased. "Who allowed you to come

I heard General Sinclair was here and came to see her." Kiera pouted slightly as she helped Carissa to her feet. "How could you let General Sinclair kneel here? She just returned from the battlefield and

unusual about a general being.

gets-hurt? General Sinclair's family would also be heartbroken

"What family does she have

darkened, and anger

father and brothers sacrificed themselves on the Southern Frontier battlefield. And my family was

their deaths not only wounds me, but also pains the king of Starhaven, the entire court, and the

herself in state affairs, battles, or court politics-they always seemed distant and irrelevant to her. Hearing Carissa speak with such righteous. fervor, echoing her son's sentiments, filled her

sense of suffocation.

was infuriating! She couldn't even

waved her hand impatiently. "Leave, all of you.

afternoon rest.

for Gillian to

Your Highness," Carissa said loudly as

stumbled slightly and nearly fell, but fortunately, Gillian's strong grip steadied her. Helen was frantic and humiliated. It felt