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."

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

lingered in her eyes when

expressions shifted from relaxed to serious, and thought that perhaps everyone had their own pain. He was forced to marry someone he didn't love due to royal edict, while his true love was

woman knew she had missed out on such a fine man,

ways. During their farewell, Carissa felt they had grown closer. It seemed that after their marriage, they would be able to respect each other

Estate, where they began the traditional courtship rituals,

which greatly pleased Theodore.

achievements, but she was also marrying into the royal family.

consulting the almanac, he declared, "They're a match made

Rafael decided to set the wedding

Preparing for a wedding within six months is already quite fast. The twenty-fourth of December is a good day. Although the preparation time is

Carissa as soon as possible, but felt that the wedding should be conducted with proper ceremony. He asked Theodore and Carissa for

Carissa, Rafael asked, "I still need to visit Meadow Ridge personally to ask for your master's consent. Do you