Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 196

Chapter 196

However, Helen had been invited, Although she didn’t want to come, she couldn’t bear the thought of what stories might be spun about her if she stayed away.

So, she gritted her teeth and showed up.

When she heard the gossip out Carissa, she was enraged.

Fortunately, no one knew that this woman was about to marry Rafael.

If they did, and if Eleanor herself were to lead in making fun of her, Helen would have felt utterly humiliated.

Helen sat to one side, deliberately ignored by Eleanor. Helen had no mind for conversation.

It was Eleanor’s daughter, Jessica, who saw Helen and smiled. “Oh, you’ve come too, Aunt Helen? What gift did you bring for my mother?

Jessica’s question, directed only at Helen, clearly aimed to make her uncomfortable.

Helen had expected to be challenged over this gift. Reluctantly, she said, “I heard you’re a devout Christian, Your Highness, so I brought a finely crafted gold cross as a gift. Please accept it.”

She signaled Gillian to present the gift to Eleanor. Eleanor took one glance, and said indifferently, “Though I already have several of these gold crosses, I appreciate your kind gesture. I will accept it.”

haughty attitude. She rolled her eyes,

Helen dared not speak her mind. When it came

of status, after the

outstanding son had returned triumphantly. While she could boast in the palace, she felt constrained outside, fully aware of her son’s indifference towards her. It it weren’t for Salvador’s intervention allowing

lack of respect toward Helen was her greatest sorrow. Despite his

never sought

sister was the queen dowager, she was still only an honored concubine, which was below the rank of noble concubines like

had to

king has shown mercy and allowed you to leave the palace to live with Rafael, Helen. It must be a touching reunion of mother and son. I haven’t had a chance

that even the imperious grand princess had to acknowledge Rafael’s achievements and, by extension, Helen could also share

smile to cross her

thought it best to help manage the household. After all, with the lands, estates, and

a soft laugh and smoothed the crimson skirt she wore, her eyes narrowing

such a wonderful son. But if he’s so devoted, why hasn’t he

He

the queen dowager. Now that Rafael has achieved such a remarkable feat by reclaiming the Southern Frontier, wouldn’t it be easy for him to

smile froze instantly. She could tell that this old woman was clearly up to no good–the

the failure as a mother if

your own son

hold you in high regard,” Eleanor said with a

criticize Helen, but stifled their laughter behind