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.

a smile or a cold grin

Helen nodded and said,

her seat with a steady calmness. With Carissa around, she felt assured that Rafael wouldn't exhibit any signs

and Ryan

in silence, with no exchange of words or glances between mother and

her favorite dishes, showing how

mood significantly brighten. She even enjoyed an extra bowl

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

sure why, but she felt

enjoying a meal together. There were no complaints from her son,

One of the matters that came

"The rumors

General Warren took her to Jadehill Estate to apologize, but the

running

Warren family's matters in the estate, as everyone knew that Carissa didn't

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

reflecting

furrowed her brows and interjected, "How can she not care? If someone dared to speak about me like that, I

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

Madaly have them beaten