Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1423

Rosalind nodded and said, "Then, I won't keep you any longer. Farewell."

"Safe travels!" Zoey smiled as she bid her goodbye.

Once Rosalind left, Zoey glanced at Viola. She noticed the light had completely drained from her sister-in- law's eyes, leaving behind a shadow of regret. Zoey understood immediately-Viola was lamenting the past again.

"There's no use in dwelling on things that have already passed. Let's go inside."

Viola had summoned all her courage to come and visit Carissa, to whom she owed an apology and a thank you. Though she said she was accompanying Zoey and Luna today, she was actually here to face the past.

She had told herself she was ready, but all her resolve seemed to shatter when she saw Rosalind.

It felt as if something had struck her hard in the chest. Her mind went blank, and that forced smile she had tried to wear now felt like a mask she was afraid would crack. She was terrified she might break down in front of them.

As Viola followed her sisters-in-law into the side hall, her eyes were already brimming with unshed tears. Carissa glanced up at her, then smiled and invited all of them to sit as refreshments were brought in. Noticing Carissa's leg was wrapped tightly in bandages, Zoey's concern grew. "Is it serious? It must hurt terribly since it's a severe injury, right?"

Carissa could tell that Zoey genuinely cared.

off her concern with a casual wave of her hand. "It's just a small

your bones. How long will it take

her with a slight raise of her leg, as though to prove her point. "It's really nothing. Compared to the injuries I've sustained on the battlefield,

taken quite a few hits on the battlefield, haven't

nearby, Luna added, "This time, it was all thanks to you, Your Grace. If not for you, we don't know how much more

Carissa replied modestly. She then shifted the conversation and asked, "His Majesty

so we can't refuse it," Zoey answered. "Yes, it's His Majesty's kindness. You should accept it,"

present. They couldn't simply do as they pleased, especially since

gestured to Viola several times, and she finally

was truly grateful to you for sending the physician and medicine. Without that, I fear I wouldn't have survived.

taking a breath before continuing, "And also, I know I have done some foolish

with grace and replied, "Please have

Carissa and sat down, breathing a sigh of relief. She found that expressing her gratitude and apology wasn't as hard as she had imagined. Sometimes

the point

cared for her during their marriage. But after reflecting, she realized it had never really been about her. Though she had gotten caught up in her own assumptions and expectations, the issues in their

end, it was his

realized