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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and we will marry by the end of the year. If you're wondering why I'm marrying

veiling some

hidden from Ryan. He would inevitably learn it upon their return to the capital. What she concealed was about the events that took place at Victory Pass-Ryan was not ready for

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

warmth as she spoke, as if truly discussing someone

a general 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

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

someone she loved, and that doing so would bring

her-one she had never

outside and back at

was in the midst of deception, she decided

with tears, a smile began