Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 52

Seeing Amelia's restless and anxious state, Carissa couldn't help but smile gently. "Go ahead, speak your

mind."

Carissa was leaving the capital tonight. If things weren't resolved today, Amelia would return tomorrow or the day after. She didn't want Amelia to spend days standing at the estate's gates and asking to meet her but couldn't, as that would only escalate matters

Carissa knew Rebecca didn't favor Amelia. Apart from not having a son, Amelia's family background was not influential, and her dowry was meager. She lacked the grace and elegance expected of noble ladies.

Amelia didn't hesitate to pour out her grievances. Tears fell like rain as she recounted the chaos at the wedding party. Guests had fled, and even the soldiers Aurora invited had left disgruntled. Everyone blamed her, including her husband Benjamin.

"On their wedding night," Amelia continued with frustration and sadness, "Aurora overturned the table in their room. Barrett had actually left, but when Mom found out, she sent him back."

"That's not all," she went on, her voice trembling with anger. "This morning, the maid went to their new room and found no signs of consummation. Mom thought they quarreled and didn't sleep together, but Aurora boldly admitted they had already been intimate on their way back to the capital. Even the soldiers who returned with them knew. When Mom heard this, she fainted."

and still hasn't experienced those things. She shouldn't hear such drivel."

dowry. and found many excuses to take it. After Carissa left the Valor Estate, Rebecca complained about

the gossip circulating outside had originated from Rebecca, embellished further

mongers.

Amelia respected her greatly. Seeing her sudden change in demeanor, Amelia felt a pang of fear and quickly said, "You're right. I spoke out of turn." Meanwhile, Charlotte's heart was filled with complex emotions after she heard Amelia's

for a year. Perhaps it was for the best; it prevented that ungrateful and insincere man

over her.

found a husband in the future, it would be a pure match free from any

her handkerchief

spoke out of turn earlier. Please, Carissa! For the sake of our past ties as family, help me. Ask Sebastian to come visit. Even if he doesn't come, at least sell us some Snowdrop Pills," she pleaded.

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has nothing to do with Lady Sinclair. If this rumor spreads, our lady will be slandered again." Amelia sighed heavily. "No matter what I say, I'm wrong. I won't speak anymore. Carissa, I'll just