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.

had gained nothing. They hadn't even secured a penny of Carissa's

they were frozen in place, Carissa returned

everything neatly. Lulu was also with them. Carissa hadn't. allowed them to accompany her earlier, instead instructing them to

move right now. We'll

must take it with us. Don't leave anything for them!" Lily

go back to

dowry had included two carriages. After loading everything onto them, a servant hired

none of them daring to come out to try

Carrisa and the Warren family. Moreover, she was now

a great daughter-in-law.

+15 BONUS

is she better than Carissa?" Amelia asked, looking at

in-law.

then remembered the letter he received from Aurora before he divorced Carissa. He couldn't find a single word

afraid we still won't be able to call Sebastian over to treat Mom. Also, I 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

unwilling to admit his

I hope Aurora can learn a thing or two from Carissa," Amelia said with

because she didn't think Aurora would take care of Rebecca. That meant it would fall

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