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

She's dutiful, and she definitely has feelings for Barrett

be her mother-in-law. For the sake of being dutifull, she should care for you. Even if

should serve her

didn't serve you when she came in, and you didn't

arrogance. For some reason, she felt that

anorted dismissively. "The two

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 and unrefined. The dignity she once had is long gone. No

on Rebecca and Carissa's

HIS BONUS

had been warm and harmonious. He agreed that

be acceptable to high -ranking noble families and would

problem is, who should we ask to help?" Jonathan asked. Rebecca considered for a moment, then said, "Perhaps we should approach Charlotte. She has a good

I think it would be more sincere if you, the matriarch of our family, visited Northwatch Estate yourself.