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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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, it all begins with the Southern

spoke with partial truths, veiling some aspects and fabricating

would inevitably learn it

feelings for each other on the battlefield, which was why

as she spoke, as if truly discussing someone

on the battlefield to defend our kingdom. He's incredibly capable. What your grandfather once achieved, he has also accomplished. He truly

Rafael, her mind briefly flashed to the prince's cold, noble face. Her

to deceive Ryan into thinking she was marrying someone she loved, and that doing so would bring happiness. However,

feeling for her-one

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

she was in the midst of deception, she decided to continue it fully and

were still wet with tears, a