Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 245

, 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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I’ll explain the reasons behind all this later. What you need 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 Frontier conflict…”

Carissa spoke with partial truths, veiling some aspects and fabricating others.

The parts Carissa revealed were that the culprits behind the massacre were spies from Westhaven. It was a truth that could not be hidden from Ryan. He would inevitably learn it upon their return to the capital.

What she concealed was about the events that took place at Victory Pass–Ryan was not ready for that information yet.

And the fabricated part was the notion that she and Rafael had developed feelings for each other on the battlefield, which was why they decided to marry.

In the next room, Rafael sat cross–legged on the bed, listening intently to every word