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.

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who had stayed up by their mother's side, asked anxiously," Barrett, is it true that Aurora was

the other noble girls she mingled with spoke disparagingly of

the brink of an engagement, a

It was embarrassing!

is your sister-in-law. You shouldn't

person as my sister-in-law!" Serena pouted and, seeing Rebecca had regained consciousness, plopped down at the edge of

had my summer

of the household, we're already struggling financially. The reward Barrett received needs to go towards Mom's

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

criticize her for wanting new clothes was deeply upsetting. She

Barrett's foolish decision to marry this woman! Carissa was so much better! When she was in the house, she managed everything perfectly. The clothes and jewelry

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the capital. How long has it 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

her tears, unable to control her emotions due

how much dowry did she bring with her? She didn't have a single coin! Her dowry was so meager, even commoners would disdain it. Yet, with the king's edict, she demanded everything and didn't even look at herself in

could no

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

face flushed