Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 862

Meanwhile, Barrett took decisive action and prepared to sell off several servants. The Warren family was on the brink of collapse. His eldest brother had lost his position, the second branch of their family had split off, and it was uncertain when Barrett himself would be reinstated.

The only option left was to cut back wherever possible

Typically, noble families avoided selling off their servants. There were always unsavory secrets lurking. within the estate. It was one thing if the servants were sold to a good household, but if they ended up with a cruel family, they would surely harbor resentment and spill all the dirty secrets when they could.

So, noble families were usually cautious about such actions.

But w

what secrets did the Warren family still have that weren’t already known?

Barrett no longer cared. The vilest curses were already on the lips of the townsfolk every day. What more could he fear?

He had never understood Amelia until he truly took over her position. Now, he finally grasped the weight of her burdens.

Barrett’s feelings for Viola were now complicated. His heart ached for the loss of their child, but he was also angry at his wife’s quarrels with Amelia. He wanted to ask about the miscarriage, but bringing it up would likely hurt her more, so he kept his mouth shut.

Rebecca’s health continued to deteriorate. The physician said it was impossible for her to last until the New Year.

It was just a matter of time.

hadn’t come back when Amelia died to avoid any bad omens. Now that everyone outside was cursing the

was almost no one left by Rebecca’s

were like a tightening noose, locking her heart in the grip of panic over her

Midwinter’s Dawn, a traditional holiday marking the shortest day and longest night of the year, there was no family meal to

hand and cried. “Go to Hell Monarch Estate and fetch Carissa. I have something

Carissa won’t come,

tell her I was wrong… Rebecca’s eyes were glazed over, her sunken cheeks making her look even more bitter. “I

of

mistakes now? When Lady Carissa was in the family, you had a luxurious life. You had everything–jewels,

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condition was already critical back then. If it hadn’t been for Lady Carissa calling for Sebastian, you would have been gone long

was wrong. I admit my mistakes. I want her to call…”

over her at that moment. Tara had hoped Rebecca truly understood her

won’t go,”

eyes widened in shock. “You…. you’re just going to watch me die? How cruel

struggle echoing in the dim room. She felt like a candle burning at both ends, waiting for death to

had no reliable ally–no one was willing to help

and Rafael, they made no response to the scorn directed at them

vent their