Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 23 Chapter 23

Aurora pondered for a moment, weighing the pros and cons in her mind.

Barrett divorcing Carissa had more downsides than benefits. It wasn't that Aurora didn't value the status of being Barrett's legal wife. It was just that divorcing Carissa could hinder their future prospects. Aurora's own future was equally important..

But then again, Carissa was the person in question. Aurora couldn't shake off the discomfort she felt from their first meeting. Carissa's smile seemed to enchant everyone around her, making Aurora fear that Barrett might fall for his current wife's charms again someday.

If Barrett divorced Carissa, Aurora would step in as the only rightful wife. Her father hadn't initially favored this marriage because Barrett already had a wife. Though Aurora would be equal to her as a legal wife, it didn't change that she was still essentially a concubine.

However, becoming Barrett's official, legal wife would give her father no reason to object Besides, who wouldn't want to be a legitimate wife?

Initially, Aurora had only reluctantly agreed to the prior arrangement because her relationship with Barrett had started after his marriage. Luckily, he and Carissa had not consummated their union. Besides, Carissa was just a delicate and pampered lady of a noble family. Could she really handle herself? So what if she was the mistress of the household? Wasn't she just tasked with tirelessly managing the family's affairs for them?

That was how Aurora previously thought. However, dealing with Carissa's stubborn nature was proving difficult. Aurora found herself agreeing with Barrett's decision to divorce her.

She nodded in agreement. "Carissa's actions are despicable. I can't tolerate it. Let's proceed as you suggested. As for her dowry..."

She paused, considering her words carefully before continuing, "According to our laws, a divorced woman cannot take her dowry with her. If you allow her to take it, it shows your kindness. If not, there are legal precedents to follow. But I won't comment further on that."

want her dowry," Barrett

wouldn't stoop so low as to take her dowry. Besides, with how vast Valor Estate is, do

refuse her dowry, I'll also refund what she contributed to my family over

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her dowry to support your family

from Sebastian for a long time, and the total income from my family and the estate hasn't been making ends meet. So, after Carissa married me, she's

mentioned that when your grandfather was granted the estate, he also received many shops and fertile lands," Aurora

true, but we weren't good at managing them, so we

in shock. She felt like a bucket of cold water had been dumped

Valor Estate is now just

now. Our

these

Aurora's mind was suddenly racing

the Warren family was considered to be a prominent family back then. She never imagined that they could have declined to such a state. When she thought about it carefully, it wasn't hard to understand. Barrett's father and uncles didn't hold important positions, and his

bridal procession was a spectacle that had even amazed Aurora at the time,