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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behind all this later. What you need to know now is that Prince Rafael is my betrothed, and we will marry by the end of the year. If you're wondering why I'm marrying him,

veiling some aspects and

He would inevitably learn it upon

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

warmth as she spoke, as if truly discussing someone

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

her mind briefly flashed to the prince's cold, noble face. Her heart skipped a

and that doing so would bring happiness. However, after uttering those words,

new feeling for her-one she had never

at his aunt, then pointed outside and back

she was in the midst of deception, she

tears, a smile began