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.”

her eyes, thinking that if Eleanor looked down on the gift, she shouldn’t have accepted

her mind. When it

for Eleanor. In terms of status, after the late king’s passing, Helen–once

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 her to leave the palace and stay

lack of respect toward Helen was her greatest sorrow. Despite

never sought

sister was the queen dowager, she was still only an honored

Helen had to swallow

mercy and allowed you to leave the palace to live with Rafael, Helen. It must be a touching reunion of mother

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

allowed a smug smile

with me. I thought it best to help manage the household. After all, with the lands, estates, and shops we have, it would be difficult without a lady of the house to oversee them,” Helen said,

a soft laugh and smoothed the crimson

wonderful son. But if he’s so devoted, why hasn’t he asked the king to promote your rank? After

He

Now that Rafael has achieved such a remarkable feat by reclaiming the Southern Frontier, wouldn’t it be easy for him to speak a word in the king’s and the queen dowager’s presence to elevate your rank to that of a noble

She could tell that this old woman was clearly up to no good–the remark was a direct

failure

your own son

in high regard,” Eleanor

Helen, but stifled their laughter behind