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

nodded and

around, she felt assured that Rafael

and Ryan arrived and

with no exchange of words or glances between

her favorite dishes, showing how attentive she

mood significantly brighten. She even enjoyed an extra bowl of

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

why, but she felt a mix of bittersweet

meal together. There were

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

"The rumors

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

up running awa

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

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

reflecting

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

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

Madaly have them beaten