Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 158

"How absurd!"

Charlotte slammed her fist on the table. Her face, illuminated by the dim light of the courtyard, reflected her fury.

Benjamin and Amelia, chastised by her outburst, lowered their heads. and remained silent, too afraid to speak.

"How dare you ask me to go to Northwatch Estate?! How can I show my face there? Am I to tell them that Barrett regrets his decision because he married a venomous woman who beat her father-in-law? "A household in disarray, and now, she's expected to come back and clean up the mess, use her dowry to pay for her mother-in-law's medical expenses, and provide seasonal clothes for her younger sister- in-law?

"Shame on you for even suggesting it! When you wanted Barrett to divorce her, did you show any compassion? You even tried to claim her dowry! If it weren't for the king granting the divorce edict, wouldn't you have also claimed her estate and shops?

"If you have the nerve, go ahead and ask her! I won't! Even if my face were as thick as a city wall, it wouldn't be used as a stepping stone for you!

"Since you're so shameless, why don't you go and seek Lady Avis? She was the one who mediated their marriage! You didn't dare to ask her for help when seeking a divorce. Now that you want reconciliation, shouldn't you be asking her? Or are you afraid that Lady Avis will throw you out?

"Or do you think you can bully Lady Avis because she's ill and cannot take charge? You dare to trample on her? Don't complain that my words are harsh! The disgraceful actions you've committed have tarnished the reputation of the Warren family! The first branch of the

has squandered all the merit

Benjamin and Amelia out, unwilling to hear any more excuses from them. She was determined not to catch a heart disease from their bickering. The Warren family's assets had been squandered over

utterly defeated. They

Carissa certainly won't want to come back. Why should we mediate for Barrett's side of the family?" Benjamin scolded her sharply, "How can you say

was inherently timid, so she fell silent under her husband's reprimand,

harbored deep resentment towards Barrett's side of the family. She thought that with Barrett becoming a general, the family would achieve great prestige. However, despite his military achievements

even

dutiful daughter-in-law, she had been subjected to harsh criticism and

Aurora had caused such a commotion,

Amelia incompetent and weak.

do it, why didn't

to nearly kill her father in law with

focus was on bringing Carissa back, as if her

but she couldn't help but agree with Charlotte's words. The Warrens se ned to take Carissa for granted, as if she could be summoned

back to consult with