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.

her mind, she recalled 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

Helen nodded and

With Carissa around, she felt assured

later, Kiera and

no exchange of words or glances between

showing how

mood significantly brighten.

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

she felt

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

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

said, "The

took her to Jadehill Estate to apologize, but the current marquis refused to see them. After hearing that, Aurora

up running

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

Aurora's words to heart. Madam Clayton said since the deed was done, let people talk as

reflecting

when Helen furrowed her brows and interjected, "How can she not care? If someone

easy to bully. If she is so easily

Madaly have them beaten