Chapter 244

Once the boy had fallen into a deep sleep, Carissa went to find Rafael and showed him the note Ryan had written.

The prince's expression was complex as he read the note. Did he resemble those thugs who had beaten Ryan? Perhaps so. After years on the battlefield, he had developed a certain harshness.

Rafael sighed deeply. "We'll take it slow. I'll try to be more gentle.and smile at him. more often."

Ryan needed healing, both physically and emotionally.

"You've worked hard throughout this journey," Carissa said.

Her gratitude towards Rafael was beyond mere words. However, there was something she needed to clarify.

hairpin from her hair and used it to adjust the wick of a lantern. The small flame flickered, casting a

our marriage is to proceed, I'll need to bring

handsome face remained calm, his dark eyes

with a reassuring gleam.

martial arts training. Or if he doesn't want to do either, that's also fine. We can still take care of him. Regardless of what he chooses, I'll treat him as my own child." His words eased Carissa's worries. Considering everything that had happened, she realized that Rafael was genuinely dedicated to her. Even if their marriage lacked romance,

for Ryan to lower his defenses and accept

a prince of royal blood, Rafael might tolerate Ryan's initial hostility once, twice, or even three times. But if it persisted, he would inevitably

residing in the estate with

to enter the palace as the king's concubine-not only would she be unable to care for Ryan, but even seeing him

her deep in thought, Rafael said, "For now, you don't need to worry about anything else. Just focus on Ryan. Don't worry about how the people in my estate will treat him. As long as I'm here, no one will bully

you, Your Highness," replied Carissa,

I'll head back now. I wouldn't want Ryan to wake up in the middle of the night and

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