NovelAppHer Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 398
Chapter 398
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Chapter 398
After bathing and donning her formal attire, Carissa exuded an air of unrivaled elegance and majesty. She
touched up her makeup lightly, trying to conceal her pallor and the dark circles under her eyes, to hide her
weariness from view.
The royal family banquet was clearly a tfor family reunion, but it cwith its own set of rituals and
decorum that had to be observed.
She took a deep breath before the mirror, striving to suppress the grief of losing a loved one. She told herself
that she had becaccustomed to it, that familiarity would make it less painful.
In the mirror, she saw a figure dressed in splendid attire, with an elaborate hairstyle and adorned with pearls and
jewels. A necklace made of Mystic Pearls shimmered with a lustrous sheen, cascading gracefully down her chest.
This was part of the dowry given by Adrian. The jars of pearls alone were worth a fortune, and they were stored
separately in another box.
Her earrings, also made of Mystic Pearls, covered her entire earlobe, adding an air of exquisite grandeur.
The beauty mark beneath her eyes was red, and it now seemed to carry a hint of bloodlust, revealing undertone
of coldness and severity.
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She lowered her eyes, concealing the fierce light of anger that lurked beneath.
Rafael cover and took her hand gently.
“Let's go,” he said softly.
Dressed in his formal attire, Rafael looked tall and upright, his features strikingly handsome. Carissa glanced at
him and managed a strained smile.
“Alright, let's not keep Mother waiting.
Helen was rarely one for understated elegance, but she had styled her hair in a simple coil and wore a modest
emerald hairpin. She had originally planned to wear a red coral necklace, but thinking of Avis, she removed it
along with her favorite gold bangle set with red rubles and emeralds.
Kiera held Ryan’s hand and walked toward the exit. With her hair done up in two buns, she looked
adorable.
The begonia red dress complemented her delicate and lovely appearance. Her eyes sparkled with joy as she
adjusted the silk ribbon on Ryan's hair before leading him by the hand.
“Mom, Rafael, Carissa.”
“Grandma Helen, Aunt Carissa, Uncle Rafael.”
Kiera and Ryan chimed in almost simultaneously, then skipped happily over to join them.
Seeing the innocent smile on Ryan's face, which had replaced the sadness from when he had cback, Carissa
felt a small measure of comfort in her heart.
“Take it slow now that your leg is better,” Helen said.
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Over the past few days, she had grown fond of Ryan. He was well-behaved and sensible, a child who didn’t
cause trouble, which pleased Helen immensely.
“Yes, Grandma Helen,” Ryan replied, stopping in his tracks.
He wanted to explain that hopping along was easier on one foot so that the other was less stressed, but he
wouldn't contradict Helen's kind intentions.
When Carissa married, Frederick had told him to be obedient in Hell Monarch Estate. He was advised to study
hard and practice martial arts, and not to be too mischievous or upset Helen, as her anger might
affect Carissa.
So, Ryan intended to be very good, hoping to win Helen's favor, which in turn would make her like his aunt
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Rafael mounted his horse, and the rest of the family got into the carriage. The carriages were spacious, with
cushioned seats and decorated copper stoves in the corners. The stoves, filled with glowing iron blocks, kept the
chill at bay.
Carissa didn’t speak a word throughout the ride. She felt no festive cheer of New Year's Eve, only the biting cold
wind that seeped through the curtains, which chilled her heart.
A hand took hers.
Carissa looked down at it and then up to see Helen giving her a look of encouragement and comfort. Carissa, you
still have us.”
“What's wrong?” Kiera asked, puzzled.
When Yuvan and his family arrived, Kiera and Ryan had been playing in the backyard and were unaware of the
situation. They didn’t know about Avis’ passing.
Helen wasn't particularly adept at offering comfort, and she didn’t want to dwell on the painful subject.
Instead, she said, “During festive times, we miss our loved ones even more. Your sister-in-law is thinking of her
family during this New Year's Eve.”
At these words, Ryan's eyes dimmed.
Carissa gathered herself. At the palace banquet, she knew she couldn't allow herself to be downcast. She
resolved to keep her pain hidden, just as she had before. If she could conceal it well, it wouldn't hurt so much.
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