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.

wave of her hand. "It's just a small injury, nothing to worry about. Doesn't hurt

broke your bones. How long will it take to heal? Will

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,

genuine sympathy. "You've also taken quite a

Standing nearby, Luna added, "This time, it was all thanks to you, Your

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

few days. We didn't plan on moving at first, but it's a royal gift, so we can't refuse it," Zoey answered. "Yes,

family's situation was still somewhat delicate at present. They couldn't simply do as they pleased, especially since the money they had gotten from selling family assets was still not

times, and she

physician and medicine. Without that,

breath before continuing, "And also, I know I have done some foolish things in the past. I ask for your

with grace and replied,

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 when she looked back, she realized how unnecessary

the point of all

Though she had gotten caught up in her own assumptions and expectations, the

it

that Viola could face everything calmly, she realized that perhaps she