Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

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.

would also slowly show a smile or

nodded and

into her seat with a steady calmness. With Carissa around, she felt

later, Kiera and Ryan arrived and took

exchange of words or glances between mother and

Carissa served Helen her favorite dishes, showing how attentive she was to

this made Helen's mood significantly brighten. She even enjoyed

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

but she

meal together. There were no complaints from her son, no scolding,

One of the matters that came

"The rumors

outcry against Aurora is growing louder. I've heard that General Warren took her to Jadehill Estate to apologize, but the current marquis refused

up running awa at

longer any reservations about discussing the Warren family's matters in the estate, as everyone knew

said that Madam Clayton is also dissatisfied 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 please. She isn't bothered by

was reflecting on

can she not care? If someone dared to speak about me like that, I

to bully. If

Madaly have them beaten