Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1457 Isaac sighed. "The proposal was a bit impulsive. Looking back on it, it may have even been a bit opportunistic. She was in a low mood at the time, so though she agreed, I'm not sure she truly wants to marry me. Sage Everett scolded me when I got back to Meadow Ridge, and I've had time to calm down since then."

Carissa stared at him, surprised. "You've already told Sage Everett?"

"Yes, the very day I got back. I was caught up in the heat of the moment."

"Why did Sage Everett scold you? Was it because he disagreed?" asked Carissa, curious.

Isaac shrugged. "It wasn't even about agreeing or disagreeing yet. He just scolded me first. The usual stuff, really."

"How usual?"

Isaac avoided her gaze. "He called me ugly and told me to take a good look at myself in the mirror." Carissa couldn't help but laugh. "Sage Everett was kind to you, it seems."

Violet had said. Listening intently as the biting wind swirled around him, a smile tugged at Isaac's lips and his

I can wait. I'll wait slowly. A lifetime is a

Isaac-someone who never let anything tie him down-had fallen so completely

he would wait a

weren't allowed to return alone. Everett had Winona send someone from Skywing Spire to quietly escort them. Then, he gave Isaac a long look and chased him out as well. Back in the capital, it was still the holidays, and the social scene was already busy. With people coming and going, paying visits, Carissa found herself more at ease with the

a rush to marry, so there was

Cynthia with Roxana. Zoey had also

Silverstone's family were already familiar

Zoey and Janelle hit it off immediately. Smart and capable people always

family had once been involved in business, but Zoey had only managed the accounts, leaving the operations and shops to be run by the family servants. Now, without the noble title to protect or any reputation to maintain, Zoey wasn't afraid to step into the public eye and take matters into her own hands. She was ready to roll up her

shared with Carissa that Viola was also able to lend a hand now. Though occasionally still a bit muddled in her thinking, Viola listened

she's come. Who hasn't made mistakes? The only issue now is that others still gossip about her past, so I don't let her go out too much to avoid the rumors. It's tough on