Duchess Alicia gazed at the windows where her son was standing, her eyes filled with sadness and regret.
She had decided to leave Devonshire Manor and everything behind. Her bags were already packed, and she was waiting for the carriage to take her to the villa that Richard had prepared for her.
As she stood there, she couldn't help but think of all the memories that she had shared with her children in this manor.
Most of them were painful because of her husband, Duke Orson, but there were still moments of happiness that she treasured.
But now, she had no choice but to let go. She had already contacted Edward to end their affair, and she knew that Beatrice would never forgive her for what she had done.
However, she had left a letter for her daughter, hoping that it would ease the burden on her mind.
Despite her hatred towards Beatrice, Duchess Alicia still loved her as a mother should.
