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

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

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 care for you. Even if she's unwilling to do it personally, she'll retur with money and

daughter-in-law should serve her

she came in,

Rebecca thought about Carissa's past obedience and demeanor compared to Aurora's arrogance. For some reason, she felt that Carissa should serve her, but it didn't matter as

"The two

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 and unrefined. The dignity she once had is long gone. No noble family would want someone like that. Finding someone better than Barrett would be nearly

reflected on Rebecca

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been warm and harmonious. He agreed that his

no longer be acceptable to high -ranking noble families and would only be

for a moment, then said, "Perhaps we should approach Charlotte. She has a good relationship with Carissa. When Amelia went to Northwatch Estate to see Carissa, she didn't get a response. It was only when

sincere if you, the matriarch of our family, visited Northwatch Estate yourself. If Carissa refuses to welcome you, it will