Rafael's stubbornness flared up again. He gently pushed his mother aside, then grabbed Carissa by the wrist.

"I just heard you mention getting me a concubine. Come with me. I'll deal with you in our room."

With that, he dragged Carissa out of the room.

Helen was stunned, unable to comprehend what was happening.

Wasn't it just a casual mention? Her son was truly out of his mind!

"Gillian, go and check on them immediately!" Helen said urgently. "We can't have him hurting her. How am I going to explain this to my sister? She dotes on Carissa the most!"

Gillian sighed. "How can I go? You wanted to arrange concubines for Prince Rafael yourself after listening to Grand Princess Eleanor and Lady Dakota. If I go now, it might only provoke His Highness further. Lady Carissa seems resilient enough..."

"Nonsense! Which husband beats their wife after marrying her? If you don't go, I will!"

Gillian tried to stop her. "Alright, I'll go get Mr. York. His Highness listens to him the most."

the table in

hurt-oh, how painful it was just

lifted her in his arms. Carissa let

had Rafael really

Gillian urgently. "Why are you still here?

had to wander around the courtyard a

didn't

mentioned within the residence. It wasn't because of

giggled as they

set Carissa down on the table, wrapping his arms around her waist with a playful grin. "So, how

enough to deceive Mother," Carissa said as she rested her head against his chest,

was clear the older woman was genuinely worried about her getting hurt. Although Helen was easily swayed and prone to being used by others, her heart was genuinely

her, that's

to be

She needs someone

or she'll end up getting

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