Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1024

Yuvan inevitably reprimanded Stephanie and ordered her to return and reflect on her behavior, warning her not to embarrass herself any further. Fiona called for Sabrina and took her along as they left.

The moment Fiona stepped out, she signaled her maid to follow Carissa and Violet. While the estate didn't have hidden chambers or prisons, it wasn't a place anyone could wander through at will. Molly was a fool, and Fiona feared she might be used for something she wasn't aware of.

Wayne had been quietly observing Rafael. Although he was speaking with Yuvan, his expression clearly showed some displeasure, and his gaze occasionally drifted outside. It was almost like a young couple having a spat-annoyed but still unwilling to let go. And with the flash of anger Carissa had shown just before leaving, it was hard to pretend it was anything but genuine. Wayne was fairly certain that her purpose in coming to Edgeview Estate was to stand up for Avis and vent her frustration. This had likely been building in her for a long time.

Wayne figured that giving Carissa a chance to release it now wasn't a bad thing. They had left, but Rafael remained. Now, things would actually be easier to handle.

"Rafael, how is your mom doing?" Yuvan asked, exchanging pleasantries.

"Thank you for your concern, Uncle Yuvan. Mom is doing well. How is Lady Ruth? Is she feeling better now?" Rafael replied.

"She's finally showing signs of improvement," Yuvan said, letting out a small sigh of relief.

"That's good to hear," Rafael said with a smile. "So, when do you plan on returning to Valken?"

Yuvan laughed heartily. "Do you not want me to stay in the capital, my dear nephew? Why the rush for me to return to Valken?"

Rafael smiled faintly. "It's not that. I was just asking."

by the end of the month," Wayne

clearly indifferent to the matter, his eyes once

a long silence, Wayne realized Rafael wasn't asking any further questions. He couldn't quite figure out what the prince's true

believe for a second that they had come just because Molly had invited Violet to dinner. There was surely another reason, though it was hard to pry that out. And since he didn't have enough information, it would be unwise to delve into it too directly. Just as Wayne was thinking of

blame me for speaking up, but the way you treated Aunt Avis back then was honestly so cold and heartless. It's no wonder

by his words. They exchanged a glance,

this? Carissa had thrown a tantrum, and now it

reason. It felt more like he regretted his earlier confrontation with Carissa and was now looking for a

had one, he would have been trying to extract information, not

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through the garden. The area was filled with maids and servants,

she waved her hand toward the maids nearby. "Come here. Go fetch some snacks. We'll sit

briefly, Molly snapped,

and

to a few others. "You, tidy up the

time Fiona arrived,

flower-viewing session. It seemed harmless enough, and she

Molly would bring theme

that happened, things could get

and have her return again another day. She was