, 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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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, it

truths, veiling some

would inevitably learn it upon their return to the capital. What she concealed was about the events that took

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

eyes softened with genuine warmth as she

he has also accomplished. He truly reclaimed our territory at the Southern Frontier. He's a hero, and he found you for me. I am very grateful to him, and...

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

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

was a new feeling for her-one

at his aunt, then pointed outside and back

cheeks flushed. Since she was in the midst of deception, she decided to continue it fully and whispered, "He

wet with tears, a smile began to emerge on

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