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.

would also slowly show a smile or a cold grin before erupting into fierce anger. Rafael increasingly resembled his father in this

nodded and said, "Sit

steady calmness. With Carissa around, she felt assured that Rafael wouldn't exhibit any signs of anger like his

Kiera and Ryan arrived and took

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

Helen her favorite dishes, showing how attentive

brighten. She even enjoyed

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

sure why, but she felt a mix of

hoped for all along? Her children were by her side, quietly enjoying a meal

drank their 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

said, "The

to Jadehill Estate to apologize,

running

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

continued, "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 was done, let people talk as

was reflecting on

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

Clayton is simply too easy to bully. If she is

Madaly have them beaten