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.

walking toward them. Bun was no longer

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

to get back? Is work

muscles under his tunic. "Good lad, are

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

eyebrow. "We should definitely have

shove. "Are you serious? A couple hundred moves, and you'd be crawling on

makes you invincible? Don't

between them had always been a part of their friendship. Cynthia especially liked to

"Bun, remember, we fought last night. You were

"I was holding back. If I had gone all out, I

laughed

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had already arranged a meal for them, and Lily Kad personally prepared a nourishing soup. After a night of working, how could they not feel

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

to face your husband, so he decided not to come," Bun