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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?"

her tears with her handkerchief, Lulu pursed her lips tightly and asked, "Why does everyone bully you, my lady? You've been so kind

always been insignificant. What mattered was the dowry she brought. Lulu shed even more tears

done. Life goes on." Carissa wiped Lulu's cheek.

who came with you when you got married? Will you take them all

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

personal attendants along,

past year, Rebecca had been gravely ill, so Carissa managed Valor

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Chapter 9

she got married

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 her energy to

dowry Carissa brought with her also provided significant financial support. The medicine for Rebecca's illness was expensive, and the estate was struggling to maintain itself. Thankfully, of her dowry, Carissa only had to use the profits from the shops, rental income from properties, and some income from

Carissa went to take care of Rebecca as usual. But today, she was only doing so because Sebastian was here

felt relieved, as she thought her daughter-in-law

her senses.

of you will be sister-wives soon, so

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