Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 869

Chapter 869

Carissa hurried back inside, soothing Helen and sending her on her way.

Even after stepping outside, Helen continued, 'It's true! You're married now, so what's there to be shy about? When you were younger, you used to tell me everything! I still remember the time a mosquito bit you down there, and you stripped off your pants so I could apply medicine..."

"Mom!" Rafael's roar echoed through the room.

Carissa quickly called for Violet to take over leading Helen away, and instructed Qiana and Sydney to prepare hot water. Carissa would wash Rafael's hair herself.

Since he couldn't soak in the hot springs, he sat in the bath chamber, leaning forward as Carissa washed his hair while trying to avoid getting his feet wet. Though he felt a bit useless, the sensation of her fingers massaging his scalp and working through his hair brought a warm, sweet happiness amid the embarrassment.

He comforted himself with the thought that if it weren't for this injury, he wouldn't be receiving such special treatment. The last time he was hurt, Dylan had been the one helping

him.

Once his hair was clean, Carissa dried it off.

After a moment, Rafael muttered, "Mom's talking nonsense. You shouldn't listen to her." "Okay." Carissa rubbed a thick towel through his hair. "I barely remember what she said."

be disappointed. You were so excited

and have always loved climbing mountains. Plus, don't you think the snowy peaks were breathtaking? And being with you, even if we just sat quietly

no expectations, how could there be disappointment? From the moment he mentioned climbing the mountain, she knew

be happy just being

trying to avoid his gaze. She was afraid that seeing the

Dylan was a bit innocent in

behind him to dry his

look me in the eye

gloom retumed. She had clearly averted

her gaze steady on

to see what

soothe her husband. She took

on his gaze and said softly, "I may not express it often, but I truly

her face to

some chicken soup. The wind on the mountain was strong today. A bowl of chicken

make it right now." Carissa turned and hurried out, nearly slipping as she

to check on Helen and couldn't look after

was chatting with Violet inside the