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.

hand. "It's just a

your bones. How long will it take to

Carissa reassured 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, this is

sympathy. "You've also taken quite a few hits

I've healed from those," Carissa said with a soft smile. Standing nearby, Luna added, "This time, it was all thanks to you, Your Grace. If not for you,

only my duty," Carissa replied modestly. She then shifted the conversation and asked, "His Majesty has granted you

a 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, it's His Majesty's

as they pleased, especially since the money they had gotten from selling family assets was still not available

several times, and she

was truly grateful to you for sending the physician and

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

stop her. She accepted the bow with grace and replied,

wasn't as hard as she had imagined. Sometimes when she looked back, she realized how unnecessary her past

the point of

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 marriage were mostly due to Barrett's own

the end, it was his

calmly, she realized that perhaps she had