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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Prince Rafael is my betrothed, and we will marry by the end of the year. If you're

veiling some aspects and

that could not be hidden from Ryan. He would inevitably learn it upon their

feelings for each other on

with genuine warmth as she spoke, as if truly discussing

he has also accomplished. He truly reclaimed our territory at

prince's cold, noble face. Her heart skipped

and that doing so would bring happiness. However, after

her-one she

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

deception, she decided to continue it fully and

Ryan's eyes were still wet with tears, a smile began to