Chapter 7 Chapter 7

After Carissa left, Derek hurried into the study and announced, "Your Majesty, the queen dowager sent someone over. She requests your presence when you're available."

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Salvador sighed. "Mother is probably worried and anxious because of Carissa's situation. Alright, prepare the carriage."

Peonies were in full bloom at Serenity Palace, the queen dowager's residence. They exuded an air of opulence and regal beauty, their fragrance surpassing all others. The roses climbing the palace walls had also blossomed, showcasing a stunning and exquisite charm.

Wearing a crimson-purple robe and a white jade hairpin adorning her hair, the queen dowager sat on a chair in the main hall. Her face looked weary.

"Blessings upon you, Mother." Salvador bowed as he approached the woman.

The queen dowager, Victoria Lancaster, looked at him and dismissed the attendants before sighing.

"The marriage edict you issued was extremely unwise. Your actions not only disrespected the Marquis of Northwatch but also set a bad example for the people of the kingdom."

grew stern as she continued, "In our kingdom, Starhaven, there are laws. Officials of the court are not allowed to

my opinion, a man should only be allowed to bypass this criterion if he reaches the age of forty and is without a male heir. Only then can he take a concubine without waiting for

went to battle. He hasn't even consummated

another wife. Are you trying to drive her

Carissa yet, and now,

Victoria finished speaking, tears streamed down her face. "The poor girl. She's the

was that she and Carissa's mother, Melanie Sinclair, formerly Melanie Sullivan, had

Salvador felt guilty and knelt before

front of everyone, as a reward for repelling the enemy. I knew it was inappropriate, but he

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Chapter 7

wouldn't have backed down."

the marquis family sacrificed enough

had to say, "Mother, Barrett has had a change of heart. Even if he can't marry Aurora officially, he won't treat Carissa well anymore. Just now, Carissa came to me and begged for a

frowned deeply. "What? That foolish child! Why did she beg for a divorce? Where

and adopt a son to

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