Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1038

Ignoring the late hour, Rafael sent someone to the Quinton family's residence with a notice of his visit the following day.

"Since he went against my senior guild member, he can forget about getting any sleep tonight," the prince quipped.

Carissa's lips curled into a smile. "I'll go with you tomorrow to see Madam Marjorie."

"Alright." Rafael pulled her into his arms and kissed her forehead. His voice was a little rough as he whispered, "It's April, and we still haven't had a chance to go for a spring outing. Marrying me must be such a hardship for you." Carissa rested her face against his chest, recalling the time he had tumbled down a mountain.

She couldn't help but chuckle and tease him, "Do you still want to go skiing? I think the snow's probably all gone by now."

"N-no, it's fine," Rafael stammered, flustered.

He lowered his head and, with a possessive kiss, silenced her teasing.

At that moment, Sydney came in with a late-night snack. She was greeted by the sight of Lulu running out with a flushed face, nearly bumping into her.

Sydney couldn't help but laugh and scold, "What are you rushing around for?"

Sydney stepped inside. Upon lifting the curtain at the door, she spun around so quickly that she nearly twisted her waist. Still holding the snack, she quickly retreated.

be bothered with this ordinary meal when there was something so

on her face as she glanced up at the sky. The stars twinkled brightly, while the crescent moon hid behind thin clouds, shyly refusing to show itself to

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solemnly in his armchair. The fact that someone from Hell Monarch Estate had sent a notice of visit in the middle of

late could be considered courteous. On the other hand, it seemed disrespectful to disturb him

understood exactly why this

all started with the commotion at Ironridge Estate, where things had blown up. Normally, once someone dug into the Marquis of Ironridge's family, they wouldn't dig too deep. But clearly, the people from Hell Monarch Estate weren't going to back down easily. Malcolm's feelings toward Rafael

clearly and felt the urgency in

of visit had

arrive at the Quinton family's residence until nearly noon the following

gifts a necessity when visiting. However, Rafael's

still put on a smile. He ushered them in

to stroll through the garden. Rafael could handle things here without

Carissa had seen

women walked ahead,

group of maids

their faces as the sun shone

the delicate scent of blooming

in the