Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Aurora seemed to know the answer in her heart, but she remained unsettled and unwilling to accept it.

"When you loved me, was it just a momentary infatuation?" she asked.

Barrett remained unable to answer. He didn't know.

His feelings for Aurora were genuine at the time, but whether they were merely a passing fancy, he couldn't clearly say.

Because after marrying Aurora and divorcing Carissa, he felt a pang of regret. He remembered telling Solomon that he hoped Carissa wouldn't regret her decision, but in truth, he knew that he himself had begun to regret it.

Didn't he love Aurora then? He certainly did.

But couldn't a man's heart hold space for two women?

How many men take multiple wives and concubines? Carissa couldn't accept it, and perhaps he was angered by his own broken promises. In any case, with Melanie now dead, he no longer needed to answer to the Duke of Northwatch's family for his promises.

Maybe he had thought he had Carissa under control. After all, she was an orphan with no family to rely on.

so skilled in martial

had witnessed her courage and decisiveness firsthand. Amidst a rain of arrows and countless dangers, she remained calm and composed.

had intimidated him

that he had not answered, Aurora understood clearly and

you faced any consequences? You're remarrying, and to the daughter from an earl's

disliked hearing such words, and his patience wore

and relationships? I let Carissa down, but

the connection between Fawnrun City and

survived are wounded. Now I have been dismissed from the military and can only remain in the corner of this estate,

suddenly lifted her head, her gaze sharp

Barrett, let me tell you this-I despise the scheming of ladies in the inner household more than anything. I won't provoke her, but if she dares to provoke me, I will make sure she regrets it!" Hearing her words, Barrett already anticipated a tumultuous

Just stick to

I are bound by the king's edict. This life will likely see us tied together. If you cannot manage her, don't blame

please," he said,