Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 156

Rebecca was furious, and her face twisted into an ugly expression.

Though a hundred gold coins were a substantial amount, their journey to the battlefield wasn't driven by the prospect of rewards.

Knowing that Barrett had been on the verge of promotion but was demoted due to taking the fall for Aurora, Rebecca was particularly upset. Adding to her frustration was the fact that Aurora's failed command during the siege had resulted in both reward and punishment, leaving Barrett with only a hundred gold coins.

The news nearly gave her a stroke.

Her health, already fragile, deteriorated furner from repeated bouts of anger, leading her to faint during the night.

She had to call for a doctor, who administered acupuncture to revive her. But now, with the need to buy medicine again, she had already exhausted her funds. The money for the tea party had been borrowed, and with only a hundred gold coins received, there was barely enough to cover debts, let alone purchase much-needed medicine.

Barrett and Aurora risked their lives on the battlefield, but they ended up in this state.

Rebecca's feelings towards Aurora had transformed from initial admiration to intense disgust. Seeing that Aurora wasn't even at her bedside when she regained consciousness only fueled her anger. "What kind of disaster have you brought into our family? Not only did your spouse fail to gain military merit, but she also didn't carry out the most basic familial duties!" she roared.

"Mom, the physician said you mustn't get worked up," Barrett said, standing by her bedside with his head lowered in concern.

*IS NONUS

stayed up by their mother's side, asked anxiously," Barrett, is it true

and the other noble girls she mingled with spoke

she was on the brink of an engagement, a scandal involving Aurora broke

It was embarrassing!

"She is your sister-in-law. You shouldn't talk about her

pouted and, seeing Rebecca had regained consciousness, plopped down at the

to buy me some summer clothes. It's already June, and I still haven't had my summer garments made. I'm still wearing those that Carissa made

spending money-that's all you think about!" Benjamin snapped. "Now that Amelia is in charge of the household, we're already struggling financially. The reward

and she had always been pampered and spoiled. Her parents and brothers doted on

clothes was deeply

so much better! When she was in the house, she managed everything perfectly. The clothes and jewelry I wore were always

+15 BONUS

been since I've had any new jewelry? Last year, I didn't even get new clothes! I had to wear old ones for the New Year. Has our family really fallen to such desperate straits?" she

to control her emotions due to how

with the king's edict, she demanded

now, Amelia could no longer hold

like this before. You were so eager to have her enter the family, and even spoke harshly to Carissa! Have you forgotten what you said, or is it that you can't forget the clothes and jewelry Carissa provided you with?" she

guilty, Serena's face