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."

slammed the table

face getting hurt-oh, how

Carissa out of Helen's courtyard, he suddenly lifted her in his arms. Carissa

had Rafael

"Why are you still here?

Of course, she had to wander around the courtyard a bit to see if she could find

didn't

was deliberate—to show that the matter of concubines should not be mentioned within the residence. It wasn't because of Carissa's jealousy, but

to her bedroom. Lulu and the others giggled as they scampered out. It looked like they wouldn't be needed

her

Mother," Carissa said as she rested her head against

was easily swayed and prone to being used by others,

worked on her, that's what matters. But my mother...

be sharp

She needs someone

her, or she'll end up

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