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.

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 increasingly resembled his father in

and said, "Sit

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

later, Kiera and Ryan arrived and took

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

showing how attentive she was to Helen's

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

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

sure why, but she felt a mix of

along? Her children were by her side, quietly enjoying a meal together. There were no complaints from her son, no scolding, no reprimands, and no signs of impatience

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

"The rumors

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

running awa

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

"It 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

reflecting

not care? If

Clayton is simply too easy to bully. If she is

Madaly have them beaten