Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 637

Leona's body remained weak. She knew she had lost her baby. Even before the delivery, she had felt the loss when Sebastian arrived. She held back her tears in front of Carissa and refused to cry. But after they settled in the estate, Leona buried her head and wept Violet wanted to go in and comfort her, but Carissa stopped her and shook her head. "Any consolation now will feel hollow. She needs to endure this on her own."

quietly once her cousin stepped out of the room.

Some pains were so deep that comfort would do nothing but stir up more tears, memories, and heartache.

Claire came to report that Molly and Fiona had gone to Silverstone Estate. After hearing this, Violet informed Carissa, who was startled as she suddenly recalled Zoey's visit yesterday.

The day had felt so long that it almost seemed like the visit had happened ages ago.

"Keep an eye on them within permissible limits. Don't draw too much attention," Carissa instructed.

"Don't worry, Claire and the others know how to handle things discreetly. Winona trained them, after all," Violet reassured.

Carissa nodded, then went to see Alana and Leah.

is inevitable. I originally asked you to care for her until she gave birth and said it wouldn't take too long. Now that she has given birth and left Gracehold Estate, do you want to return to Meadow Ridge or stay with her a little longer?" Carissa asked. Her eyes filled with

never mentioned wanting the duchess' help to restore his official position. He only ever came to try and get into her good graces, and we thought he was trying to turn over a new leaf. That was my mistake and

You and Leah have done

of it. We'll only leave once the duchess has healed, regained her strength, and

in the martial world keep their promises," Alana said, then turned to head into the

hard enough, so Alana didn't want to add to her burdens when both she and Leah

Molly's visit to

gather some information? It could be

over the Earl of Silverstone's family.

and I'm her

holding up the entire Earl of Silverstone's household right now. Caspian is as good as useless. He's

Carmen mentioned that Celeste's next target is Caspian. Why hasn't there been

Carmen said,

to

to carry out the

Grand Princess Eleanor taught her a lesson. Maybe she's injured from that? If she is, she'll need time to recover. Or perhaps she's