Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 990

Leona frowned. "Grandpa's leaving for Victory Pass tomorrow. He's getting older, and after this, who knows when we'll see him again? He spent his 70th birthday alone at Sullivan Estate. Don't you want to go have a meal with him and wish him a long life?" Heather wiped away her tears. "No, I can't go. And anyway, Carissa should have been the one to celebrate with him on his 70th birthday..."

Leona's anger flared. "Mom, you should know that Cari couldn't see him on his birthday or celebrate it with him. The negotiations hadn't even started then, and His Majesty hadn't made his decision. How could she possibly have done such an inappropriate thing at such an inappropriate time?"

Heather dabbed at her eyes with a handkerchief, choking up as she spoke, "Well, it's all over now. A meal now isn't the same as on his actual birthday. I didn't go then, but when he returned to the capital, I did try to visit. Unfortunately, someone was guarding the door and wouldn't let me in. At least I made the effort."

Though Leona had managed to find peace in her heart over the past few days, hearing her mom speak so callously left her speechless with anger.

"Fine." Leona shook her head, disappointment in her eyes. "I thought you were just weak, but I never imagined you'd be so cold. If you don't want to go, I won't force you."

Your dad doesn't want me anymore. He left the manor empty and took everything with him. He left me with nothing. I have nothing now." Leona

see him now, you may never get

away her tears. But the more she tried, the more they flowed. "Your grandfather will only be

"So,

capital was too complicated and the king was too suspicious. He told me not to get involved with anything or anyone. I was supposed to stay out of everything and keep my distance. That was the only way we could stay in the capital and not be

didn't do anything when Aunt Melanie was in trouble, and you didn't care when Cari had problems. Even when I was bullied by Samuel, you didn't speak up.

didn't want to help. Your dad

to pursue

in her eyes, she asked quietly, "Will you

can't go. Tell your grandfather... Tell him I'm ill

do you think he won't come see you? He might be angry, but you're his daughter-his own flesh and blood. Not