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."

still hasn't experienced those things. She shouldn't hear such drivel." What was Carissa's status? Why

though the Warrens had declined, Rebecca cherished their reputation. She wanted Carissa's dowry. and found many excuses to take it. After Carissa

had originated from Rebecca, embellished further by

mongers.

steward of the Valor Estate, and Amelia respected her greatly. Seeing her sudden change in demeanor, Amelia felt a pang

hadn't consummated her marriage with Barrett, even though they had been married for a year. Perhaps it was for the best; it prevented that ungrateful and insincere man

over her.

in the future, it would be

her handkerchief in distress,

as family, help me. Ask Sebastian to come visit. Even if he doesn't come, at least sell us some Snowdrop Pills," she pleaded. Carissa remained

had heard enough. "Ma'am, your words are strange, If

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spreads, our lady will be slandered again." Amelia