Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1377

At Willowbrook Estate, a light drizzle pattered from the eaves, leaving the entire estate damp and misty. Hayden stood under the corridor, listening-was that the sound of fighting, or just the rain?

He stood there for a long time before finally turning and entering the house.

Sonny lived here now. His legs were shattered, and he would never stand again. In addition to his leg injuries, his face bore fractures, and the constant pain tormented him. The pain from broken bones was excruciating.

Hayden didn't visit often because every time he came, Sonny pretended to be fine and hid his pain. It was an act that made Hayden's heart ache every time.

Inside, Chaya was tending to Sonny. She wiped his face and massaged his hands and back to prevent sores from forming after lying too long.

Seeing Hayden enter, she took the basin away and said, "I was just about to feed him some millet porridge. Have you eaten?"

"No," Hayden replied. "Bring another bowl. I'll eat with him."

He pulled a chair to sit beside the bed.

Sonny smiled weakly, his cracked lips still swollen and far from healed. Each smile threatened to reopen the wound.

"Don't smile," Hayden said gently, tapping Sonny's shoulder. "If it hurts, just say so."

Sonny's smile was brittle, and he seemed to struggle to keep it there. "It doesn't hurt."

took the bowl and

mouth to eat. He didn't eat much, just a few bites. Although Nicholas

to bring him another bowl of millet porridge.

something fell into

at him, his bruised face

You don't mind that I'm useless. Why would I mind you?" Hayden continued, only to realize

57, I fell off a horse and hurt

cheek, and he whispered, "This old servant feels no

The rain had intensified, and the Shadow Guard who had been watching over him was still there.

Guard had mirrored

on the corridor, the

really was a

entered, carrying a bowl.

need," Hayden said. "I've already

of him, just enough to block

took a small pill from his sleeve and gently placed it in Sonny's mouth. "Take it. Once you do, the pain will be

meant for himself? The medicine would allow Hayden to

and swallowed it dry. The pain was unbearable, and

couldn't bear to part with Hayden. His eyes filled with longing and tears that never

looked at Chaya, whose face had gone pale. Then, he smiled and

mouth, tears streaming