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.

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

Tara, there was almost no one

tightening noose, locking her heart in the grip of panic

day and longest night of the year, there

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

sighed. “Lady Carissa won’t come,

her I was wrong… Rebecca’s eyes were glazed over, her sunken cheeks making her look even

the edge of the bed,

When Lady Carissa was in the family, you had a luxurious life. You had everything–jewels, silks, and satin. Sebastian even came to

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it hadn’t been for Lady Carissa calling for Sebastian, you

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

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 hope

go,” Tara

in shock. “You…. you’re just going

room. She felt like a candle burning at both ends, waiting

she had no reliable ally–no one was willing to

Rafael, they made no response to the scorn

everyone vent their frustrations for