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Barrett breathed a sigh of relief, but his tone remained cold as he continued, "I obtained this edict through my military merits. If His Majesty were to revoke it, it would surely disappoint the soldiers.

"His Majesty summoned me today and then refused to see me. It's probably because you complained that you were being mistreated. I won't argue with you, but I've done my utmost for you.

"I hope you can behave yourself and stop causing trouble. After Aurora and I are married, I will ensure you have your own children. You'll have a decent life in your later years." Carissa lowered her gaze and calmly instructed, "Lulu, see the guest out."

Lulu stepped forward. "General, please leave."

Barrett left without another word.

Before Carissa could say anything, Lulu started crying.

Carissa went over to comfort her. "What's wrong now?"

"It's so unfair, my lady! Don't you feel that way?" Lulu said through her tears.

Carissa smiled. "Of course I do. But crying won't solve the problem. It's better to think about the future and how we can live better. There are no weaklings in the Sinclair family, right?"

wiping her tears with her handkerchief, Lulu pursed her lips tightly and asked, "Why does everyone bully you, my lady? You've been so kind to the people here in Valor Estate." "Because I'm insignificant in their eyes now," Carissa

Lulu shed even

stop crying. Let's focus on what needs to be done. Life goes

lady." Lulu struggled to dry her tears. "What about the people who came with you

Aurora won't treat them well. Naturally, they'll

personal attendants along, along

had been gravely ill, so

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she got

manpower. With Jonathan and Barrett's low salaries and lack of additional income, they couldn't afford to hire many people. Secondly, it was also because Carissa wanted to spare herself some effort by using her own people. That way, she wouldn't have to assert her authority too much. This allowed her to health. conserve

and the estate was struggling to maintain itself. Thankfully, of her dowry, Carissa only had to

usual. But today, she was only doing so because Sebastian was here

she felt relieved, as

her senses.

will be coming soon. The two of you will be sister-wives soon, so you should get along

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