Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 989

After dinner, Dominic and Rafael spent a long time talking in the study. Carissa had originally wanted to listen in, but her grandfather told her it was a conversation for men, so it wouldn't be appropriate for her to be there. Reluctantly, she agreed and left, heading off to find Winona and Kyle.

During the meal that evening, Everett had announced he would be returning to Meadow Ridge. He insisted that the others should return with him, especially Kyle. He had scolded him for staying at Hell Monarch Estate, saying that the place was overcrowded with visitors, disrupting the peace.

In reality, most of the people coming to visit Kyle were well-known scholars and artists of the court. However, Everett had said that the more connected to court someone was, the less they should be involved with them. He didn't want Rafael getting dragged into unnecessary trouble, so he ordered them to leave Hell Monarch Estate at once.

Winona privately said that Everett was being two-faced. When he needed them, he would call them and boss them around. But once the job was done, he acted like they were a burden and couldn't wait to get rid of them.

Winona never spoke ill of others, except when it came to Everett. Even then, she wouldn't dare say it to his face.

"Are you really leaving?" Carissa asked softly, leaning her head against Winona's shoulder. "Can't you stay a little longer?"

"We have to go. Sage Everett's orders are clear," Winona said, affectionately ruffling Carissa's hair. "But we shouldn't stay much longer anyway. Sage Adrian doesn't like us visiting you too often. After all, we're from the martial arts world. Too many of us being in Hell Monarch Estate would cause trouble for you."

"I don't think it's a problem. I like having all of you around me. Let Sage Everett go back on his own," Carissa mumbled.

Winona chuckled. "Don't say that too loudly. If he hears that, you'll be punished."

Carissa raised her head and adjusted her hairpin. "He won't punish me here. He dotes on Raf like there's no tomorrow."

Kyle laughed. "That's true. He's never said a harsh word to you here."

Winona smiled. "It's a good thing. It'll make things easier when we're out and about. We'll just tell him we're going to check on our junior guild member Prince Rafael, or are bringing him something, and Sage Everett won't have any objections."

They all grumbled about their martial uncle, but deep down, they all knew that Everett genuinely cared for the Pathfinders Guild. His vast estate spanned all of Starhaven, and he had a bunch of martial nieces and nephews who never seemed to make things easy for him.