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.

come back when Amelia died to avoid any bad omens. Now that everyone outside was cursing the Warren family, Serena didn’t want

was almost no one left

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

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

barely rise from her sickbed, held Tara’s hand and cried. “Go to Hell Monarch Estate and

“Lady Carissa

her I was wrong… Rebecca’s eyes were glazed over, her

on the edge of the bed,

to realize your mistakes now? When Lady Carissa was in the family, you had a

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then. If it hadn’t been for Lady Carissa calling for Sebastian,

want her to call…” Rebecca took a deep breath. “Call for

an Icy wave of disappointment wash over her at that moment. Tara had hoped Rebecca truly understood her errors, but it seemed she only recognized that Carissa was her last

won’t go,” Tara said

eyes widened in shock. “You…. you’re just going to

gasped for air, the sound of her struggle echoing in the dim room. She felt like

she had no reliable ally–no one was

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

vent their frustrations