Chapter 188

Rafael remained silent.

Was there really a difference between being called Marshal and being called Your Highness?

"Why are you waiting here?" Carissa asked,

Snapping back to the present, Rafael replied, "Oh, I wanted to see if my mom was causing you any trouble. She can be difficult to deal with, can't she? But don't worry. Once we're my residence, she won't be as audacious as she is in the palace. After all, the people in my household will listen to me and to you, not necessarily to her."

Carissa smiled. "She's not too difficult to deal with. She has caused

some trouble, but her methods are... somewhat crude and manageable."

Rafael tilted his head.

Crude methods? That was an apt description. Helen knew nothing of subtlety. She had been pampered all her life. A tantrum or a sulk would usually get her what she wanted.

"She does lack finesse. I remember the harshest method she used against Lady Dakota when I lived in the palace. When Lady Dakota was pregnant with my seventh sister, Father would always accompany her.

to soak herself in cold water to fake an illness as an excuse to summon him. But she only managed to stay in the water for a

the image. "Lady

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hard to look away. Amusing? I think your use of 'amusing' is

In Rafael's memories, she was not only spoiled and willful, but also unreasonable. If others. gave her a little

scholar, would have died unhappy knowing he had such a granddaughter. On his deathbed, he had one last wish: to avoid any

had asked Helen to leave the palace. and live

that she was particularly powerful. Rather, even the most privileged young ladies from noble

carriage came to

lifted the curtain. "Your Highness, we've

of taking a detour? How many rounds could the carriage make around the capital before

bewildered by the glare, wondered what he had

first. Your Highness, take care," said Carissa,

Rafael and entered the

should we head straight back to your estate or

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