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.

show a smile or a cold grin before erupting into

nodded and

around, she

Kiera and

no exchange

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

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

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

wasn't sure why, but she felt a

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

they chatted about the current happenings. One of the matters that came up was what

said, "The

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

running

reservations about discussing the Warren family's matters in the estate, as

the Marquis of Jadehill's actions. She didn't take Aurora's words to heart. Madam Clayton said since the

was reflecting on

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

Clayton is simply too easy to bully. If she is

Madaly have them beaten