Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 210

Rafael continued to put food on her plate, but he avoided answering her question.

Carissa suppressed her curiosity. After all, it wasn't a particularly important matter.

He smiled, and deflected by saying, "After Grand Princess Eleanor's birthday banquet today, I'm sure there will be many new topics among the noble families in the capital."

Carissa gave him a playful glare. "Yes, many noble ladies will have their hearts broken. When Lady Helen announced our engagement, many looked at me with disdain."

"There will be many who envy and resent me," Rafael said meaningfully.

At least Barrett would regret it. Even Salvador had been moved as well.

"Not really. Who would want a woman who has been divorced?" Carissa said.

Rafael tapped her forehead lightly with the end of his spoon. "You're about to become the Hell Monarch's princess consort. Are you still belittling yourself?"

"Such is the way of the world." She tapped him back playfully, then quickly moved away, smiling. "I'm not belittling myself. I know how outstanding I am."

Seeing her smile so freely, with light shining in her eyes, touched Rafel deeply. Even if her happiness was partly a facade, her willingness to wear it was a good start.

The sadness that had once lingered in her eyes when she first arrived at the Southern Frontier had greatly diminished.

Carissa observed him, whose expressions shifted from relaxed to serious, and thought that perhaps everyone had their own pain. He was forced to marry someone he didn't love due to royal edict, while his true love was married to someone else.

She wondered who that woman was. If the woman knew she had missed out on such a fine man, would she regret it?

After the meal, they went their separate ways. During their farewell, Carissa felt they had grown closer. It seemed that after their marriage, they would be able to respect each other as friends.