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 hadn't even secured a

place,

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

tables and cabinets that we can't move right now. We'll send someone to take them away tomorrow," Holly

right. Even if it's a spittoon, we must take it with us. Don't leave anything for them!"

go back to Northwatch

onto them, a servant hired

the Warren family hid in the main hall, none of them daring to

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

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

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is she better than Carissa?" Amelia

in-law.

he divorced Carissa. He couldn't find a single word to say. Instead, he recalled Carissa's

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

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

hope Aurora can learn a thing

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

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