Carissa pinched his cheek playfully. "If you stop scowling in front of her, she won't think you're going to lecture her."

Rafael caught her hand and, with a playful peck on her lips, replied with a smile, "I can't help it—it's just my natural aura."

"You often smile when you're with me, don't you? You should smile more at her too."

Rafael nodded. "Alright, I'll do as you say."

Carissa went out to give instructions, telling the servants not to bring food to Helen's room. Instead, Carissa would personally invite her to the dining hall.

Helen was a bit fidgety, and asked several times how Rafael was feeling today.

Carissa reassured, "He's in a good mood."

Relieved, Helen followed Carissa to the dining hall. Rafael was already seated and, upon seeing her, stood up and greeted her. "Mom, you're here."

His tall, upright figure, combined with his habitual calm demeanor, conveyed the imposing presence of a seasoned general.

Then, in a show of obedience to his wife's advice, Rafael slowly smiled at Helen.

Helen was taken aback.

her mind, she recalled the signs before the late emperor's outbursts-he would also slowly show a smile or a cold grin before

and said, "Sit

Carissa around, she felt assured that Rafael wouldn't exhibit any signs of

and Ryan arrived

silence, with no exchange of words or

served Helen her favorite dishes, showing how attentive

significantly brighten. She even

servants cleared the dishes, Helen suddenly felt a wave of emotion and was on the verge of

sure why, but she

Her children were by her side, quietly enjoying a meal together. There were no complaints from her son, no scolding,

drank their coffee, they chatted about the current happenings. One of the matters that came up was what happened to Mary,

"The rumors outside

took her to Jadehill Estate to apologize, but the current marquis

running

discussing the Warren family's matters in the estate, as everyone knew that

with the Marquis of Jadehill's actions. She didn't take Aurora's words to heart. Madam Clayton said since the deed was done, let people talk as they

was reflecting

interjected, "How can she not care? If

Madam Clayton is simply too easy to bully. If she is so easily bullied, what

Madaly have them beaten

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