Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 20

Chapter 20

When Rebecca fell ill, it caused a stir in the estate for half the night. Eventually, they had to call for a royal physician to temporarily stabilize her condition.

The royal physician told Barrett, "I've treated Madam Warren before, but my skills are limited. The best physician in the capital for treating heart ailments is Sebastian. His medicine, Snowdrop Pills, is the only thing that can save her life.

"I've managed to control her condition for now because she's been taking those pills for a year, but if her episodes become more frequent in the future, there's little more I can do."

With that, the physician took his leave.

Furious, Barrett's eyes were bloodshot. He had personally gone to Sebastian's clinic to ask. him to treat Rebecca, but the physician had refused to see him. Barrett knew Carissa must be the one behind this. She was employing such a despicable tactic-using his mother's health to pressure him into giving up on marrying Aurora.

Kicking the door open, he stormed into Grace Mansion.

Carissa hadn't gone to bed yet and was writing under the lamplight. Seeing her husband bursting in angrily, she frowned, clearly expecting an interrogation.

"Holly, Lily, Lulu, please leave us," Carissa instructed.

Barrett's imposing figure advanced slowly toward his wife, his face as cold as frost.

Sebastian to come

met his gaze directly. "Or else

his teeth. "Or else

stared back steadily.

right the other

Carissa's skin was fair as snow,

you truly intend to divorce me. I'll wait for you. to draw

her icily. "You should know that once I divorce you, you won't get your dowry

smiling, Carissa replied, "Oh, the dowry? Sure, I'll give it to you. Tomorrow, invite both family heads, our neighbors, and our

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pointed a finger at her, nearly touching her nose. 'Fine. Tomorrow at noon, I'll

he left, flicking his sleeves as

all your dowry goes to him. How

off too easily? Your mother gave you half of your family's assets

moments ago. A pang of pain flickered in her heart. It would be a lie to say she hadn't harbored any expectations for him over this past year. Despite their shallow relationship,

pay a hefty price too. As for the dowry, that's another matter,

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