Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 30

Carissa bowed deeply, her shoulders relaxing as she sighed in relief.

The royal edict had come at last.

"I thank His Majesty for his grace," she said gratefully.

Barrett's face turned pale; he was frozen in shock.

When Carissa went to the palace, she had actually sought permission from the king to divorce him? Not to obstruct his marriage to Aurora?

Had she planned to divorce him ever since she learned about his and Aurora's marriage?!

Barrett thought Carissa had done all those things to possess him exclusively. So, he had seen her as jealous, petty, selfish, narrow-minded, unable to tolerate others, and even despicable.

But it wasn't like that....

Barrett felt an indescribable feeling in his heart as he watched Carissa receive the edict. A warm smile appeared on her face, radiant and captivating.

Suddenly, he remembered the first time he saw her. Captivated by her beauty, he had even forgotten how to breathe. But then, he met Aurora...

seek a divorce actively. With the king granting permission for the divorce, Carissa could take all her dowry with her. Valor Estate was already a shell of its former glory. If Carissa

I thought you were deliberately trying to sabotage Barrett and

withdrew her hand and stepped back from the older woman, "If it was a

When you have time in a few days, come to Northwatch

explained, "Officials from the Ministry of Housing have been sent to renovate and redecorate Northwatch Estate. They have been

while to issue the edict for your divorce. You can move back to the estate any time you want,

Chapter 30

BONUS

his grace," Carissa said, her voice thick

also mentioned that she hasn't seen you in a

Derek finished speaking, he led the royal guards

gone to pay respects to the queen dowager in the past?

did you never tell me how well

family and was no longer a lady of the marquis' family. Without a proper title, it wouldn't have been appropriate for me to visit the palace.

stood a bit away from Rebecca and nodded respectfully. "Thank you

had treated her well before their falling out. But now, Carissa could see clearly that what she thought was kindness had been paid for with

to her, his eyes filled with a complex light and a hint of anger. "Since I told

concubine. Why couldn't you accept it? Why did you insist on a

Carissa chuckled. "That wasn't how you described her to me initially. Do you remember your exact words? About how there would be no distinction between ranks for the two