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.

the signs before the late emperor's outbursts-he would also slowly show a smile or a cold grin before erupting into fierce anger. Rafael increasingly resembled his

Helen nodded and said, "Sit

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

and Ryan arrived and took their

silence, with no exchange of words or glances

Carissa served Helen her favorite dishes, showing how

brighten. She even enjoyed

served and the servants cleared the dishes, Helen suddenly felt a

why, but she felt a mix of

side, quietly enjoying a meal together. There were no complaints from her son, no scolding, no reprimands, and no signs of impatience or

they chatted about the current happenings. One of the matters that came up was what happened to Mary, the matriarch of the Marquis

"The rumors

that General Warren took her to Jadehill Estate to

up running awa

matters in the estate, as everyone knew that Carissa

is 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,

was reflecting on

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

bully. If she is so easily bullied, what about

Madaly have them beaten