Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 1498

After nearly twenty days of grueling travel, they finally arrived at Victory Pass on the third of August.

The heat had been unbearable along the way, causing many in the party to fall ill. Fortunately, Carissa had come well-prepared with plenty of medicine. They had also brought along a royal physician, Dorian, who was able to manage the illnesses without any major issues.

But Kendrick, having never endured such hardship, was exhausted beyond measure. By the tenth day of their journey, he could barely speak. His face and lips were pale, and the exhaustion was evident in every line of his features.

When they finally reached the outskirts of Victory Pass and saw the Sullivan family and the troops come out to greet them, Kendrick collapsed. The sight of him fainting right there gave everyone a fright, and they quickly rushed to carry him back.

However, Carissa barely noticed Kendrick's condition. As soon as she saw her family, she ran straight into her grandfather's arms, tears streaming down her face without stopping.

Dominic looked at her with affectionate eyes, gently patting her head as he, too, fought to hold back his emotions. He had thought their farewell in the capital might be their last, never expecting they'd have the chance to see each other again.

After a moment, he softly said, "Enough now, don't make a scene. Wipe your tears and go greet your uncles."

Carissa lifted her head and hastily wiped her tears, only to stop when she saw the weathered, aged face of her third uncle and the empty sleeve of his tunic. As her heart broke all over again, she turned away, tears flooding down her cheeks once

more.

She had known for some time that Wyatt had lost his arm, but seeing it firsthand was another kind of pain altogether.

When the Sullivan family's second son, Wilson Sullivan, saw Carissa, he couldn't help but think of her mother, his own sister. His eyes reddened at the thought.

his niece was crying because of him. Swallowing the emotions welling up inside,

out your uncle's sleeve technique?" he

force

a laugh, stepping forward to steady her with a hand

seemed to accentuate the bright gleam in

female general. Truly, we

a laugh, her sunburned cheeks turning even redder. "Uncle

present, the family's excitement at being reunited

and immediately led his group forward

were, they all

Dominic humbly waved them

pleasantries, the group headed to the

already prepared a feast to welcome them, but Carissa first went to visit her aunt. Violet and the others, understanding the family's need for a private moment, did not want to intrude, so they went to have their own meal. They weren't concerned about Carissa, who would certainly be well taken care

Carissa, she immediately embraced her and cried, overcome with emotion. Her other aunts were similarly teary-eyed,

reached them, including Harvey's involvement in the

them

doing well and living a

Heather, while they

her fate, deep down they were still somewhat