Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1240

Carissa rode swiftly toward Hell Monarch Estate, her horse's hooves echoing against the cobblestones. As she reached the gates, she dismounted and handed the reins to the stableman, not even slowing her pace as she hurried inside.

"Her Grace has returned!" someone called out.

Violet had probably stationed someone at the gate, ready to report as soon as Carissa arrived.

As she rounded the white partition screen, a flash of red came into view. Just before reaching her, the figure leaped a few steps ahead. Carissa quickly reached out to catch her, and they spun around several times in place as Cynthia's delighted voice rang in her ears.

"You're finally back, my great noble lord, Commander Sinclair!"

Carissa set her down, her hands immediately reaching up to squeeze Cynthia's round, soft cheeks in pure joy. "Thia, you've gained weight!"

Cynthia pushed her away with a playful pout, her lips curving upward. "Couldn't you say something nicer? You see me for the first time in ages, and you go straight for the jugular."

Carissa grinned. "You're not fat, just a bit more... rounded. You're still as beautiful as ever."

"The truly fat one hasn't appeared yet," Cynthia teased, looping her arm through Carissa's as they strolled forward.

Violet and Bun appeared, leisurely walking toward them. Bun was

giving him a more steady presence. When he saw Carissa,

took you so long to get back? Is

Carissa dragged Cynthia forward and playfully punched him in the chest. She felt the firm muscles under his tunic. "Good lad,

"I don't know about first- or second-rate, but I've improved a lot. If I spar with you now, I

eyebrow. "We should definitely have

giving Bun a playful shove. "Are you serious? A couple hundred moves, and you'd be crawling on the floor, looking for your teeth. Do

you invincible? Don't

between them had always been a part

out a snort. "Bun, remember, we fought last night.

in his eyes. "I was holding back. If I had gone all

group laughed

ét

personally prepared a nourishing soup. After

wiping Carissa's face and hands before leading everyone to the dining room

but he didn't want to face your husband, so he decided not to come," Bun