Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 886

"Has Harvey really left the capital?" Carissa asked.

"We sent people to check for several nights. Dylan reported last night that Harvey isn't at his estate anymore. We've already sent men to track him in all three different directions. But if he's disguising himself, it'll be hard to catch him," Rafael replied.

Jacob cursed under his breath. "This was a miscalculation. I didn't think he would dare leave the capital now."

Carissa studied her nails, her eyes cold. "If it's confirmed, then it's time to let the king know Harvey isn't in the city."

Rafael thought for a moment before coming up with a plan.

"Have Mom go to the palace tomorrow and ask the queen dowager to send a physician to Hartstone Estate. You should teach her how to speak in front of the queen dowager… It'd be best if Leona went, but don't disturb her and let her enjoy her life for now," he said.

Helen had returned to Hell Monarch Estate on the eighth day of the new year. After staying in the palace for ten days, she was tired of it and yearned for the freedom that she had at home. The palace was strict, but in Hell Monarch Estate, she made the rules.

Carissa stood up. "I'll go see her now."

Helen had already gone to bed. As a beautiful woman in her middle years, she needed plenty of rest to maintain her beauty. Being pulled from her warm bed by her daughter-in-law left her glaring with all the resentment she couldn't voice.

Carissa knew she couldn't let Helen lie, and there was no room for subtlety here.

She said directly, "When you see the queen dowager tomorrow, tell her that Harvey has been ill since before the New Year and hasn't gotten better. I don't know if he's seen a physician yet, but if he hasn't, ask her to send a royal physician to Hartstone Estate. After all, he's King Sigmund's younger brother."

Helen immediately bristled. "You woke me up just for that? His whole family treated you poorly, and you're still thinking about them?"

Oh, what a fool!

Carissa could only sigh. "Ultimately, he's still Leona's dad. We can't just ignore him."

With that reasoning, Helen relented, her heart softening when she thought of Leona's plight.

"Fine, I'll go tomorrow. I'm tired now. Let me sleep."

"Rest well, Mother. Sorry to disturb you." Carissa quickly excused herself.

Helen flopped back onto the bed and was soon fast asleep, her mind at ease, with not a worry in the world.