Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 188

Rafael remained silent.

Was there really a difference between being called Marshal and being called Your Highness?

"Why are you waiting here?" Carissa asked,

Snapping back to the present, Rafael replied, "Oh, I wanted to see if my mom was causing you any trouble. She can be difficult to deal with, can't she? But don't worry. Once we're my residence, she won't be as audacious as she is in the palace. After all, the people in my household will listen to me and to you, not necessarily to her."

Carissa smiled. "She's not too difficult to deal with. She has caused

some trouble, but her methods are... somewhat crude and manageable."

Rafael tilted his head.

Crude methods? That was an apt description. Helen knew nothing of subtlety. She had been pampered all her life. A tantrum or a sulk would usually get her what she wanted.

"She does lack finesse. I remember the harshest method she used against Lady Dakota when I lived in the palace. When Lady Dakota was pregnant with my seventh sister, Father would always accompany her.

an excuse to summon him. But she only managed to stay in the water for a moment before she jumped out, cursing and saying she didn't care if he came or not, but she wouldn't mistreat herself,"

chuckled at the image. "Lady

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look away. Amusing? I think your use of 'amusing'

amusing person. In Rafael's memories, she was not only spoiled and willful, but also unreasonable. If others. gave her a

he had such a granddaughter. On his deathbed, he had

asked Helen to leave

was afraid of her. It wasn't that she was particularly powerful. Rather, even the most privileged young ladies from noble or official families

came to

"Your Highness,

a detour? How many rounds could the carriage make around the capital before running out of

the glare, wondered what he had done wrong to deserve such a harsh

Highness, take care," said Carissa, hopping

and entered the estate

should we head straight back

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