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.”

driven to rage by Eleanor’s haughty attitude. She rolled her eyes, thinking that

dared not speak her mind. When it came

of status, after the late king’s passing, Helen–once favored was how

aware of her son’s indifference towards her. It it weren’t for Salvador’s intervention

lack of respect toward Helen was her greatest

had never

queen dowager, she was still only an honored concubine, which was below the

to swallow

the 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

even the imperious grand princess had to acknowledge Rafael’s achievements and,

allowed a smug smile to

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

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

devoted, why hasn’t he asked

He

distinguished family. Also, your elder sister is 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 speak a word in

instantly. She could tell that this old woman was clearly up to no

quite the failure as a mother

your own son

in high regard,” Eleanor said with a

openly criticize Helen, but stifled their laughter