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

squandered all the merit accumulated by

this tirade, Charlotte summoned servants to drive. 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

left Charlotte's presence feeling utterly defeated. They exchanged glances with

unreasonable. 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 such divisive things? In the Warren family, we rise and fall together. When Barrett achieved merit, we too gained some respect. Whether Carissa returns or not is another matter, but as a family, we must speak with

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

the family

declined. Rebecca couldn't even afford medicine, and although Amelia had

dutiful daughter-in-law, she had been subjected

such a commotion, she

Amelia incompetent and weak.

Aurora could do it,

Aurora did act. However, she only managed to nearly

focus was on bringing Carissa back, as if her

think this way, 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 or dismissed at will

back to consult with