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 done, the Warren family had gained nothing. They hadn't even secured a penny of

in place, Carissa returned to her

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

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

right. Even if it's a spittoon, we must take it

"Let's go back to

everything onto them, a servant hired two more

main hall, none of them daring

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

this was a very good match. Carissa would have been a great daughter-in-law.

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

in-law.

the letter he received from Aurora before he divorced Carissa. He couldn't find a single word to say. Instead, he recalled

be able to call Sebastian over to treat Mom. Also, I doubt Aurora will care for Mom like Carissa did. She used

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

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

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

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