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

willing to return the

She's dutiful, and she definitely has feelings for

achieved success now, she might become aloof and be unwilling to care for the household or me as she did before." "You'd be her mother-in-law. For the sake of being dutifull, she should

true, but a daughter-in-law should serve her inlaws. It's something

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

Aurora's arrogance. For some reason,

dismissively. "The

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

reflected on Rebecca and

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He agreed that his wife had.

been divorced, Carissa would no longer be acceptable to high -ranking noble families and would only be suited to lower-tier individuals. Such opportunists couldn't compare to

who should we ask to help?" Jonathan asked. Rebecca considered for a moment, then said, "Perhaps we should approach Charlotte. She has a good relationship with Carissa. When Amelia went to Northwatch Estate

"She's an outsider, and might not agree to help. I think it would be more sincere if you, the matriarch of our family, visited Northwatch Estate yourself. If Carissa refuses to welcome you, it will only damage her