Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

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.

hair and used it to adjust the wick of a lantern. The small flame

or three more years. If our marriage is to proceed, I'll need to bring

handsome face remained calm, his

with a reassuring gleam.

be with us, to be cared for, detoxified of the drug, and have his leg treated. Once he's better, he can continue his studies or go for 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

defenses and accept Rafael. Otherwise, how would they coexist

Rafael might tolerate Ryan's initial hostility once, twice, or even three times. But if it persisted, he

also residing in

the king's edict was unavoidable. Now more than ever, she refused to enter the palace as

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

you, Your Highness," replied

know I am. Just get some rest. We'll need to set out early tomorrow." "Alright, I'll head back now. I wouldn't want Ryan to wake up in the middle of the night and be