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."

Helen slammed the

face getting hurt-oh, how painful it

her in his arms. Carissa let out

god, had Rafael

pushed Gillian urgently. "Why are you

they were already gone. Of course, she had to wander around the courtyard

didn't realize Rafael's

be mentioned within the residence. It wasn't because of

the others giggled as they scampered out. It looked like they wouldn't

arms around her waist with a playful grin. "So, how

deceive Mother," Carissa said as she rested her head against his chest, reflecting on Helen's

woman was genuinely worried about her getting hurt. Although Helen was easily swayed and prone to being used

as it worked on her,

to be

needs

her, or she'll end

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