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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Chapter 245

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that Prince Rafael is my betrothed, and we will marry by the end

truths, veiling some

revealed were that the culprits behind the massacre were spies from Westhaven. It was a truth that could not be hidden from Ryan. He would inevitably learn it upon their return to

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

eyes softened with genuine warmth as she spoke, as if truly

What your grandfather once achieved, he has also accomplished.

mentioned having feelings for Rafael, her mind briefly flashed to the prince's cold, noble face. Her

loved, and that doing so would bring happiness. However, after uttering those words, she discovered an undefined, inexplicable emotion

new feeling for her-one she had

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

she was in the midst of deception, she decided

tears, a smile began to emerge on