Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 291

Barrett eventually decided to seek out Aurora. He didn't want to argue anymore-they needed to have a proper conversation.

When he entered the room, he found her curled up in a blanket on the chaise lounge, a black veil on her face as usual. Ever since she obtained the scars on her face, she had made a variety of veils in different colors. She refused to leave the house without wearing a veil or a hood.

In the past, whenever they met, Aurora always had the look of someone ready for a fight, as if she could start a battle with Barrett at any moment. But today, she looked weak and sickly. When she saw her husband, she merely glanced up before lowering her gaze, ignoring him altogether.

The maid standing by her side noticed and said, "General Warren, you're finally here. Madam Aurora has been ill for two days."

Barrett knew his wife had called for a physician, so he asked, "Are you feeling any better?"

Aurora turned away from him, refusing to respond.

It seemed that neither of them wanted to argue today.

Barrett sat down in a chair and remained silent for a long time before finally speaking, "Someone from Northwatch Estate came by today to demand payment."

Aurora's eyes grew cold. She already knew, as her maid had informed her earlier,

"What are you trying to say? Are you going to accuse me of causing trouble at Northwatch Estate?"

at her intently. "Why did

to demand justice. I asked Carissa why she didn't save me that day in Simonton City, why she caused you to drift away from me, and why you

At the time, how could anyone have gone up the mountain to save you? The Westhaven troops were stationed all over the mountain. Going up there would have been suicidal," Barrett replied,

at defending her, aren't you? Look at you-your heart must be with

"What nonsense are

pulling the blanket closer around her. "You may have feelings for her, but she has none for you. In her own words, she

Barrett's heart with a heavy blow, sending a dull ache through him. He turned his head to look at the doves painted on the partition screen. The pair of birds playing in the water looked so intimate, their affection for each other causing his eyes

the

he worth?

What was he worth?

was he worth to

of Northwatch's family, a hero of the Southern Frontier, the Hell Monarch's betrothed, and the deputy commander of the Mystic Army and the Capital Guards. She held power over Barrett's direct superior,

hadn't used your military achievements to marry me, what would you and Carissa be like now?"

struck Barrett right in the heart, shattering all of his

face instantly went

thought about it-he just didn't dare to

why he couldn't afford to think too deeply about it. If he hadn't asked to marry Aurora, he and Carissa would likely be very happy now, and

have made their mark together on the Southern Frontier battlefield. After that, he might have even become the deputy commander

So, if he hadn't used his military achievements to marry Aurora, Salvador would have surely entrusted him with a significant

regret that came too