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.

had gained nothing. They hadn't even secured

they were frozen in place, Carissa

and the other maids had packed everything neatly. Lulu was also with them. Carissa hadn't. allowed them to accompany her earlier, instead instructing them to stay behind to

can't move

Even if it's a spittoon, we must take it with us. Don't

go back to Northwatch

everything onto them, a servant hired two more carriages. They departed from

family hid in the main hall, none of them daring to come out to try and

Warren family. Moreover, she was now a duke's daughter and had the queen dowager's support. The

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

+15 BONUS

How is she better than Carissa?"

in-law.

then remembered the 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

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

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

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

Aurora would take care of Rebecca. That