Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

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.

family had gained nothing. They

were frozen in place, Carissa returned to her

Lulu was also with them. Carissa hadn't.

include many tables and cabinets that we can't move right now. We'll send someone to take them

must take it with us. Don't leave anything

go back

servant hired two more carriages. They departed

hall, none of them daring to come out to try and stop Carissa

she was now a duke's daughter and had the queen dowager's support. The Warren family couldn't afford

a while, Jonathan quietly said, "Actually, this was a very good match. Carissa would have been a great daughter-in-law. It's just that our family wasn't lucky enough to have such a

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Aurora? How is she better than Carissa?"

in-law.

Aurora before he divorced Carissa. He couldn't find a single word to say. Instead, he recalled Carissa's indifferent remark about

over to treat Mom. Also, I doubt Aurora will care for Mom like Carissa did. She used to sleep in

so attentive?" asked Barrett, unwilling to admit his disappointment. "Maybe

pretending, she did a good job of it. I hope Aurora can learn a thing or two from

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