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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betrothed, and we will marry by the end of the year. If you're wondering why I'm marrying him, it all begins with the

with partial truths, veiling some aspects and

were spies from Westhaven. It was a truth that could not be hidden from Ryan. He would inevitably learn it upon their return to the capital. What she concealed was about

fabricated part was the notion that she and Rafael had developed feelings for each other on the battlefield, which was why they decided

she spoke, as if truly

What your grandfather once achieved, he has also accomplished. He

Carissa mentioned having feelings for Rafael, her mind briefly flashed to the prince's cold, noble face. Her heart skipped a beat and her breathing

Ryan into thinking she was marrying someone she loved, and that doing so

a new feeling for her-one she had never experienced with anyone

aunt, then pointed outside and back at her,

she decided to

still wet with tears, a