Chapter 31

"Alright!" Theodore replied as he wiped tears from his eyes.

Though he couldn't see the young girl before him clearly, he could feel her spirited determination and was deeply relieved.

"Let's not linger here any longer. You might pick up some bad luck. I'm leaving now; you should also depart soon," Theodore added.

"I will, Granduncle Theodore," Carissa replied respectfully.

Standing up, she walked her great-granduncle and Solomon out of the manor.

Beatrice also decided to leave. Initially, she had planned to speak with Carissa. But since the older woman had stayed silent while the Warren family gave Carissa a hard time, Beatrice didn't have the nerve to say anything now. So, she would act like she hadn't come today.

The Warren family remained rooted in place, seemingly unable to accept this outcome.

Carissa was suddenly the legitimate daughter of a duke, and her husband could even inherit the title. This was unprecedented. How was it possible for someone with a different surname to inherit the title? But the king's edict was clear-it was permissible.

If Barrett hadn't divorced Carissa, he could have inherited the title. This unexpected wealth and glory had slipped through their fingers.

they had done, the Warren family had gained

in place, Carissa returned

Lulu was also with them. Carissa hadn't. allowed them to accompany

that we can't move right

must take it with

go back to Northwatch

them, a servant hired

main hall, none of them daring to come out to try

the Warren family. Moreover, she was now a duke's daughter and

good match. Carissa would have been a great daughter-in-law. It's just

+15 BONUS

you see in Aurora? How is she

in-law.

letter he received from Aurora before he divorced Carissa. He couldn't find a single word to say. Instead, he recalled Carissa's indifferent remark about how he wasn't as honorable as he

doubt Aurora will care for Mom like Carissa did. She used to sleep in the same room as Mom because she was afraid Mom might fall ill at

to admit his disappointment. "Maybe

did a good job of it. I hope Aurora can learn a thing or two from Carissa," Amelia

would take care of Rebecca. That meant it would fall to Amelia to care for

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