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...

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 took all her dowry, how

a misunderstanding!" Rebecca hurried over and grabbed Carissa's arm. “I misunderstood you. I thought you were deliberately

hand and stepped back from the older woman, "If

I won't ask you to stay. When you have time

the Ministry of Housing have been sent to renovate and redecorate Northwatch Estate. They have

edict for your divorce. You can move back

Chapter 30

BONUS

voice thick with

future," Derek continued. "The queen dowager also mentioned that she hasn't seen you in a long time and misses you dearly. Whenever you're

finished speaking, he led the royal guards away without saying another word

sleeve. "Carissa, have you gone to pay respects to the queen dowager in the past? Mr. Walker said she misses you and thinks about you. Why didn't

did you never tell me how well the

I married into the Warren 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. So, I didn't

nodded respectfully. "Thank you for your care over this past

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

"Since I told you about the king's edict to marry Aurora, you've been planning to divorce me, haven't you?"

and she's just a concubine. Why couldn't you accept it? Why did you insist

her to me initially. Do you remember your exact words? About how there would be no distinction between ranks for the two of us? You told me to treat her