Chapter 10

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Chapter 10

After seeing off Sebastian, Carissa returned to Grace Mansion. Half an hour later, Barrett brought Aurora to see her.

Carissa was in the study, organizing the household accounts for the month. When she saw the couple enter, her gaze fixed on their intertwined fingers. Carissa took a deep breath, getting a good whiff of the soothing scent that filled the room. thanks to the delicate candle that was burning in a corner.

This was good. It was better to be upfront and straightforward in this matter.

"Please, have a seat," Carissa told the two of them, after sending Lulu out.

Aurora had changed back into women's clothing and was now wearing a crimson pleated skirt embroidered with golden butterflies. As she sat down, the skirt draped elegantly, the butterflies seemingly frozen in motion.

Aurora wasn't conventionally pretty, but she exuded a strong presence.

Locking eyes with Carissa, she spoke first, "Carissa!"

military life and killed enemies, Aurora thought her imposing demeanor would make Carissa falter. But

waver.

Yates, please speak

see me, so here I am. I only have one question for you. Are you willing to coexist peacefully with me? I hope you speak the truth without any theatrics. The innocent act may work on men, but

once said you're a role model for women in the kingdom. So, why don't

Whether you have another choice is

the couple and said, "Of course, I'm willing to coexist peacefully with you." After the

not. If not, why would you need to beg the king to retract his edict? Also, why would the king listen to you? Do

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turned cold. "General Yates,

change of demeanor caught Aurora off

Are people who aren't like you all just putting on a show?" my hand in She looked at Barrett and calmly added, "As for you... When you came to seek marriage, you promised my mother that I would be your only

said that to her too? If that's the case, then I'm the one who's interfering

held Aurora's hand firmly, looking at Carissa somewhat irritably. "I already told you that day. I didn't know what love was until I met Aurora. It was wrong of me to make such promises lightly, but now, my heart belongs only to

my wife. Aurora and I will spend most of

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