Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 144

After hearing Jonathan's words, Rebecca began to seriously consider the possibility.

Carissa was now the esteemed young lady of a duke's family. If Barrett married her, he would immediately inherit a title. Rebecca had considered this before, but at the time, she believed Aurora and Barrett could forge a successful career together.

In that case, why bother letting her son be the subject of public gossip? But what was the difference betwe that and what they were facing now?

With the scandal surrounding Aurora, there was no shortage of gossip. A defiled woman tarnished the family name and jeopardized the marriage prospects of the younger relatives. If Barrett inherited a title, at least the marriages of Bryan and Serena could be given some consideration due to the prestige of the duke's household.

Moreover, if Carissa returned, the vast wealth she brought with her would also return. The Warren family had been impoverished lately; they couldn't even afford medicine. Plus, Carissa was known for her devoted and respectful nature. She would undoubtedly handle household matters meticulously, sparing Rebecca the trouble of managing everything herself.

Besides, Carissa had never mentioned how Victoria, the empress dowager, held her in high regard. Had Rebecca known, perhaps Jonathan and Benjamin could have secured better positions instead of being relegated to minor official's roles. In the capital, such positions were scorned.

Rebecca mulled over the advantages she could gain from Carissa's return but wasn't entirely optimistic.

"The problem is, after everything that happened, Carissa might not

to return the

wouldn't she? She's dutiful, and she definitely has feelings for Barrett Jonathan

as she did before." "You'd be her mother-in-law. For the sake of being dutifull, she should care for you. Even if she's unwilling to do it personally, she'll retur with money and staff. Must she personal, attend to you?" asked

"That's true, but a daughter-in-law should serve her inlaws.

came in, and you didn't criticize

For some reason, she felt that Carissa should serve her, but it

anorted dismissively. "The two are

things difficult. If she's willing to return this time, I'll certainly treat her even better. "Besides, who could she find that's better than Barrett? Even if someone has a prominent family background and military achievements, a woman who's served as a general is bound to be coarse

reflected on Rebecca

HIS BONUS

He agreed that his wife

be acceptable to high -ranking noble families and would only be suited

approach Charlotte. She has a good relationship with Carissa. When Amelia went to Northwatch Estate to see

be more sincere if you, the matriarch of our family, visited Northwatch