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 you go

into a mocking smile. "What do you think? I went to demand justice. I asked Carissa why she didn't save me that day in Simonton City, why she caused

the time, how could anyone have gone up the mountain to save you?

really good at defending her, aren't

"What nonsense

Aurora turned her head away, pulling the blanket closer around her. "You may have feelings for her, but she has none for you. In her own words, she asked what you're worth. To her,

had struck 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 to

the

he worth?

What was he worth?

he worth to

a hero of the Southern Frontier, the Hell Monarch's betrothed, and the deputy commander

marry me, what would you and

in the heart, shattering all

instantly went

hadn't thought about it-he just didn't dare to dwell

convincing himself that everything was already decided and that there was no point in looking back. But deep down, he knew why he couldn't afford to think too deeply about it. If he hadn't asked to marry Aurora, he and Carissa would

Barrett would have made their mark together on the Southern Frontier battlefield. After that, he might have even become the deputy commander of the Mystic Army, since Rafael was always willing to promote

Barrett in high regard. So, if he hadn't used his military achievements

the deep regret that came