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.

toward them.

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

took you so long to get back?

forward and playfully punched him in the chest. She felt the firm muscles under his tunic. "Good

first- or second-rate, but I've improved a lot. If I spar with you now, I might not

eyebrow. "We should definitely have a match,

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 think two years

invincible? Don't embarrass

had always been a part of their

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

mischief in his eyes. "I was holding back. If I had

group laughed as

ét

Jacob had already arranged a meal for them, and Lily Kad personally prepared a nourishing soup. After

with a warm towel, gently wiping Carissa's face and hands before leading everyone to the dining room to catch up over food

want to face your husband, so he decided not to come," Bun said in a deep