Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

, he would understand more than she might expect if she explained things to him.

Moreover, he had heard about the massacre of their family from common people. While he knew of the tragedy, the details remained unclear to him.

Though he was only seven years old, there were some truths he needed to face.

"The ones who wiped out our family were spies from Westhaven. I didn't know you had snuck out that day, so I thought you also died in the massacre. Now, you're the only male heir of the Duke of Northwatch's family. You carry the hopes and legacy of your grandfather, uncles, father, and all the others. You must be as fearless and steadfast as they were."

As Carissa spoke, she placed her hand gently on Ryan's shoulder, observing the tears streaming from his eyes.

She continued solemnly, "As for me, I've divorced Barrett. We're no longer husband and wife, and from now on, we're strangers."

Ryan wiped his tears away in shock, his eyes wide with disbelief.

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later. What you need to know now is that Prince Rafael is my betrothed, and we will marry by the end

partial truths, veiling

would inevitably learn it upon their return to the capital. What she concealed was

part was the notion that she and Rafael had developed feelings for

as she spoke, as if truly discussing

who fought on the battlefield to defend our kingdom. He's incredibly capable. What your grandfather once achieved, he has also accomplished. He truly reclaimed our territory at the Southern Frontier. He's a hero, and he found you for me. I am very grateful to

mind briefly flashed to the prince's cold, noble

had intended to deceive Ryan into thinking she was marrying someone she loved, and that doing so would bring happiness. However, after uttering

a new feeling for her-one she had

his aunt, then pointed outside and back at her, as if asking

the midst of deception, she decided to continue it fully

were still wet with tears,