Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Carissa learned about Jeanette's miscarriage from Rafael.

When Adelaide came by to invite her to visit the palace, she agreed. At first, the two women had little to do with each other. But ever since Kendrick and Carissa went to Orivenia together, Adelaide had become quite friendly, saying that sisters- in-law should spend more time together.

As Kylie's cousin, Adelaide was a member of the Quinton family. She hadn't visited the queen since she was placed under house arrest, which made Carissa wonder if Adelaide's idea of "spending time together" meant the opposite-stay close if there were no troubles, but avoid each other if there was any.

It was much like when Salvador had once been wary of the Hell Monarch's household. Adelaide had kept her distance from Carissa then, fearing any trouble they faced might befall her too.

In truth, Kendrick hadn't done much of note. He had only received brief praise from Salvador. But even that one compliment was enough to make Kendrick proud for two years.

As they entered the palace together, Adelaide didn't say much, just a few casual remarks. Carissa thought her sister-in-law was actually a clever woman who sometimes played the fool, always seeking peace and safety. In such moments, she wouldn't speak much, doing her best not to give anyone anything to use against her.

Upon meeting Jeanette, Adelaide offered words of comfort, telling her that she and the child had a deep connection. After all, it was this child that had helped her rise in rank. Since their paths had crossed, it was only a matter of time before she would bear another child and continue their bond.

"You must take good care of yourself now," Adelaide said firmly. "Don't let yourself fall into despair. His Majesty is busy with state affairs, and if you keep crying all the time, it will only trouble him. You wouldn't want that, would you?"

Her words left little room for Carissa to interject.

Of course, Adelaide also made sure to add, "Lady Carissa, don't you agree?"

moments like these, Carissa could

attitude toward Carissa turned colder. Aware of the strange period Salvador had gone through, she couldn't help but feel uneasy in Carissa's

distant attitude. If Carissa hadn't acted in a way that led him to misunderstand her, he would never have done something like that. Ultimately, it was this remarried woman's own fault for

Jeanette cast a sharp glance at Carissa and said,

time before I

pick up on

nodded in

to pursue it further. Though she disliked her, she had once considered using

and Adelaide went to

dowager didn't seem overly upset, simply saying, "If it

it would have been. There's no use

then told Adelaide to visit Kylie, asking Carissa to

Adelaide, ever perceptive, immediately

gaze to Carissa and

Carissa

queen dowager

Live