Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Rafael continued to put food on her plate, but he avoided answering her question. Carissa suppressed her curiosity. After all, it wasn't a particularly important matter.

He smiled, and deflected by saying, "After Grand Princess Eleanor's birthday banquet today, I'm sure there will be many new topics among the noble families in the capital."

Carissa gave him a playful glare. "Yes, many noble ladies will have their hearts broken. When Lady Helen announced our engagement, many looked at me with disdain."

"There will be many who envy and resent me," Rafael said meaningfully.

At least Barrett would regret it. Even Salvador had been moved as well.

"Not really. Who would want a woman who has been divorced?" Carissa said.

Rafael tapped her forehead lightly with the end of his spoon. "You're about to become the Hell Monarch's princess consort. Are you still belittling yourself?"

"Such is the way of the world." She tapped him back playfully, then quickly moved away, smiling. "I'm not belittling myself. I know how outstanding I am."

light shining in her eyes, touched Rafel deeply. Even if her happiness was partly a facade, her

that had once lingered in her eyes when she first

observed him, whose expressions shifted from relaxed to serious, and thought that perhaps everyone had their own pain. He was forced to marry someone he didn't

was. If the woman knew she had missed

It seemed that after their marriage, they would be able to respect each other as friends. The next day, officials

also invited to Northwatch Estate, where they began the traditional courtship rituals, including

oversee the proceedings, which greatly pleased Theodore. He felt assured that Rafael was

was deeply comforted. Not only had Carissa enhanced the Sinclair family's reputation through her achievements, but she was also marrying into the royal family. This would surely make those who had looked down on her and

minister was also invited. After consulting the almanac, he declared, "They're a

these words, Rafael decided

six months is already quite fast. The twenty-fourth of December is a good day. Although the preparation time is a bit rushed, it can be

conducted with proper ceremony. He asked Theodore

personally to ask for