Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Margaret insisted on accepting only one silver coin. No matter how Carissa tried to persuade her otherwise, the older woman simply refused to take more. In the end, Carissa had no choice but to accept Margaret's gesture of goodwill.

As Margaret was about to leave, she said, "I feel a connection with you, my dear. If you ever find the time, you're welcome to visit my humble home. Or perhaps, I could come to your residence and we could have a chat."

This was a clear indication that Margaret wished for their two families to maintain a relationship in the future.

Carissa understood that this wasn't an attempt to curry favor. She was well aware of the traditions in the Marquis of Ironridge's household. They had no need to ingratiate themselves with anyone. After all, they were a prestigious family with a hundred-year legacy, with many of their members holding high-ranking positions at court.

Regardless, it was always better to have more friends than enemies, especially when there was a meaningful connection like the bracelet between them.

As she personally saw Margaret out, Carissa smiled and nodded. "It would be my honor, Madam Winchester. I look forward to it."

After bidding the older woman farewell, Carissa made her way to the part of the estate where her mother's wing was located-Brightwell Hall. Carissa sat on the chaise lounge where her mother loved to sit and slipped the bracelet onto her wrist. As soon as she closed her eyes, tears fell like rain.

Standing outside, Lulu didn't dare to enter and disturb Carissa. Instead, Lulu quietly wiped her own tears.

she never spoke of it,

the story behind the bracelet. During

"Back then, Madam Melanie was reluctant to part with the bracelet. But since The Golden Tower didn't provide an explanation on the spot, and considering that the

widow, Madam Melanie

from The Golden Tower, but there wasn't enough time. Besides, Madam Winchester already had the bracelet, so your mother didn't see the point and let the matter

have thought that after all this time, the bracelet would find

that just before you're about to marry Prince Rafael, this bracelet returns to you. Perhaps... it isn't just a coincidence. Maybe, in some mysterious

perhaps Melanie did have a lingering attachment. After all, her mother had said that her brothers would watch over her on her wedding day, with the six gems on the bracelet symbolizing her

thought, she suddenly found herself feeling

knew his heart already belonged to someone else. Even if it didn't, she thought it was difficult to expect a man's love, as the effort

felt that her life with Rafael might indeed be as peaceful as her

She wondered when he would return and if

of her master, she felt a deep sense of guilt. She had been back in the capital for three to four years and hadn't visited her master or her fellow

didn't want to make a big fuss, so they hadn't invited anyone from the guild. Melanie had even said, "After Barrett wins his next battle, we'll go to Meadow Ridge together and have him pay his respects to