The Villainess Wants a Divorce:Beast Husbands Regret It to Tears-Chapter 46: Choosing a New Beast Husband

His tone returned to its usual calmness.

"If there’s nothing else, we should set off."

Seraphina then realized there was important business to take care of and quickly raised her head.

"Wait, I need to ask Chief Astor something."

She didn’t want to leave without clarifying some things first.

Rowan’s tense expression slightly relaxed when she didn’t bring it up again.

"I’ll go get him."

Seraphina waved her hand.

"There’s no need to trouble him, it’s me who needs his help, so of course I should go personally."

"Do you know where he lives?"

Actually, she wasn’t wrong.

But as soon as she said it, the nearby beast husbands looked over with strange expressions.

Only Rowan didn’t ask further.

He came over and directly bent down to lift her up.

"I’ll take you there, quickly."

Seraphina remembered the advice Evan had given her last night.

Don’t let other Beastfolk touch you casually, especially before there is a formal relationship.

Although Rowan was different from the others.

Yet she instinctively wanted to resist.

But thinking about his usual temperament, she ultimately chose to comply.

Thus, she quietly leaned in his embrace, her hands gently resting on his arms.

Beside them, Gideon was just about to raise his hand, but his movement suddenly froze in mid-air.

Watching Rowan carry Seraphina away, he was completely stunned.

He just realized he almost instinctively reached out.

What was he doing?

Was his mind broken?

With a sudden jolt in his heart, Gideon quickly withdrew his hand.

Seraphina was a force to be reckoned with, the old scars on her body were left by her.

Every scar might hide an untold story.

And those wounds were bestowed upon her by that cold-hearted female.

Rowan carried Seraphina a few steps and arrived outside Chief Astor’s wooden cabin.

As soon as they stopped, the door opened.

Caleb and Miles walked out.

Caleb was wearing a brown beast skin coat, looking composed.

Miles wore a simple linen shirt, his eyes bright.

As soon as Miles saw Seraphina being held by Rowan, his eyes immediately brightened.

He hurried forward a few steps.

His tone carried an uncontrollable delight.

"Sister Seraphina, are you here to see my father?"

Seraphina nodded.

She reached out to hold Rowan’s arm, using it to gently slide down from his embrace, landing firmly on the ground.

"Chief Astor, we are about to depart. Thank you for the tribe’s hospitality yesterday—the food was abundant, and the accommodations cozy—everyone is very grateful. We will surely repay this kindness if given the chance."

"No need to be so polite."

Caleb smiled and waved a hand.

"Last night’s celebration was for the successful bounty from the hunt. Your presence was fated, no need to speak of repayment."

After he spoke, he paused, his gaze lingering on Seraphina’s face a moment longer.

He actually felt quite a bit of regret.

A female as exceptional as her was clearly well-raised.

If she had grown up in their tribe, she would surely have become a leader among the younger generation, and might have even become a candidate for the position of Clan Leader.

But unfortunately, she was an outsider.

And with her special identity, she was destined not to stay for long.

Not being able to keep her in the tribe was truly a pity.

He thought silently, sighing lightly.

Seraphina thanked him politely.

Then, she asked about the matter that had been weighing on her mind.

"Chief Astor, my father is Caden Cross. I heard he went on a mission over to the Eagle Clan a while back. Do you know of his whereabouts? He hasn’t sent any word for quite some time."

"Caden Cross?"

Caleb repeated the name in a low voice, his brows suddenly furrowed.

Clearly, the name had a stunning effect, a flash of shock appearing in his eyes.

"You’re his daughter?"

Seraphina was slightly taken aback.

"Yes, he’s my father. My mother passed early, and he raised me all by himself."

Caden Cross is a Purple-rank Beastman, there are only two Purple Rank Strong Persons in the entire Primal Age.

One is the Beast King of Therion, ruling over a domain and leading countless tribes.

The other is her father.

An existence such as his is a pinnacle of strength.

Their names have been sung by various tribes for many years.

Thus, many of the tribes’ Beastfolk have heard of Caden Cross.

Especially since he has saved countless weak tribes during his travels.

Caleb was immediately surprised.

He looked Seraphina up and down anew.

He never expected the quiet and sensible female before him.

To be the daughter of that legendary warrior.

Scorpion Beastfolk are naturally solitary, most are wandering beasts.

But Caden Cross was different; he is one of the few that chose to settle down.

His partner was not taken by force or compulsion.

But was a wife welcomed through an official Bonding ceremony.

He even broke tradition to live in a small tribe for her, willing to integrate into communal life.

Later, they had a daughter, Seraphina.

However, that female did not like the child.

She thought she was a burden, treating her coldly and distantly.

Even abused her many times.

When Caden Cross found out, he was furious and publicly tore up the marriage contract.

He left, holding the swaddled daughter, never to return to that tribe, raising Seraphina on his own.

When Seraphina first entered the tribe earlier, Caleb was puzzled.

How could a female from the Scorpion Clan be so gentle and courteous?

Now it was clear.

She was Caden Cross’s daughter, and it all made sense.

Bloodline inheritance is intrinsic.

Even though Caden Cross is from the Scorpion Clan, he is upright and never bullies the weak.

He belongs to no tribe but never oppresses the powerless.

On the contrary, he has helped numerous tribes fend off Dire Beasts when danger arises.

When mentioning Caden Cross, Caleb’s tone became more serious.

"Indeed, he came by before going to the Eagle Clan. He mentioned wanting to find a reliable Beast Husband for his daughter, and said he’d return before the rainy season."

Caleb’s eyes lowered slightly, as if recalling the day Caden Cross visited.

It was morning, Caden Cross stood outside the camp.

In his words, there wasn’t much emotion, only calmly expressing his intention.

When he said this, the faces of the nearby beast husbands changed.

Apparently, Caden Cross really went to the Eagle Clan to find a mate for Seraphina.

Previous speculation about the purpose of Caden Cross’s journey was finally confirmed.

He wasn’t going for tribal alliances or to resolve disputes.

But specifically to choose a new partner for his daughter.

The meaning behind this made people ponder deeply.

Could it mean he’s completely disappointed with the current "sons-in-law?"

Even considering replacing them all?

Kaelan scoffed inwardly.

Caden Cross thinks they were abused because they’re not good enough?

Has he ever considered that maybe his own daughter is too difficult to get along with?

Isaac and Evan frowned.

Seraphina is so eager to find her father, is it because she’s anxious to dissolve the marriage contract, perhaps seeking a new husband?

They exchanged a glance, reading the same concern in each other’s eyes.

Isaac pursed his lips.

"If she truly intends to retreat from the contract... does that mean all previous promises would mean nothing?"

Evan did not respond.

He only shook his head slowly.

If Seraphina always planned to rid herself of them.

Then were her previous actions all carefully designed tests and torment?