Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

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Barrett was stunned. "But how can I keep her dowry? As a fourth-ranking general and a man, how can I take the dowry of a discarded wife?"

Aurora thought for a moment, then turned to him with a gentle gaze.

"Your mother will keep needing expensive medicine for a long time. Considering our recent efforts and the edict for our marriage, we won't have any other rewards.

"Though we're both fourth-ranking generals, our annual salaries are limited. Even if they all go towards the family fund, it may not be enough. And besides..."

She found it embarrassing to say this but hurriedly continued, "Even if we continue to accumulate military achievements in the future, it won't happen overnight. Military officials. always face challenges. We can't let your mother's condition worsen. So, either we return Carissa's dowry in full or bear the shame of being neglectful towards your mother."

Barrett hadn't expected Aurora to say this. He couldn't quite tell if he felt disappointed or Tesigned.

But upon closer consideration, Aurora had a point. She was also worried about him being burdened with the label of being neglectful towards his mother, which could hinder their future. Thinking of this, he felt a slight warmth in his heart.

"Aurora, don't worry. I'll handle it."

Aurora was wholeheartedly supportive of him. He couldn't let her bear the blame with him.

Upon hearing his words, Aurora didn't know how to respond further and simply said," Whatever you decide, I'll support you."

gave

contain his emotions, he embraced his lover. "Aurora, I promise

because of me."

her head on his shoulder, her soft sigh barely audible. Judging by what he

tactics, especially her threat to a sick old woman by withholding her medicine, demanded some form of retribution. There was an unspoken rule in the world-both kindness and

teaching her a lesson. After all, those who suffered losses would remember

the next morning, the people of Valor Estate began

Sinclair families were well-respected,

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Chapter 24

of paper. Witnesses were required, and the wrongdoing

stature of both the Warren and Sinclair families, an event as significant as

e were no longer any male descendants on Hector's side of the Sinclair family. Over the past

young.

father had three sons, all of whom had died in war, while Hector

who had fallen in the battle

an assassination half a year ago. So now, only Carissa

the Sinclair family. Though he was not the family head, he still held a high rank. His name was Theodore, and he was Carissa's great-granduncle. She respectfully referred to him