Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 491

Chapter 491

Carissa was silent for a moment before saying, “Lulu, show our guest out.”

Heather’s anger flared. “Carissa, I haven’t finished speaking yet, and you’re already so eager to drive me away? I am your aunt!”

In her rage, Heather threw a cup to the floor, her chest heaving with emotion.

Carissa glanced at the shattered cup on the floor. The liquid spread beneath her feet, dampening the tips of her shoes.

She raised her head to meet Heather’s gaze, her voice stern and cold as she said, “If you had vented your anger this way at Gracehold Estate, by smashing a cup in front of them and cursing Samuel for his heartlessness, I would have been glad for Leona and still respected you as my aunt.

“But didn’t you see how aggrieved Leona was that night? Yet, you were only making excuses. When she asked if you would accept her back into the house if she got a divorce, a simple nod from you would have been a great comfort, even if you only advised her to endure.

“Her words about divorce might have been spoken out of momentary distress, but your refusal only deepened her pain and despair. Did you ever consider that?”

back, what would have happened if she

with tears streaming down her face. She dabbed at her tears with a

big deal with putting up with some temporary distress? She’s a duchess and a legitimate wife. Why should she fear a courtesan from a brothel? Even if Ruby

she wouldn’t be so adamant about getting divorced. She has always listened to you.

pitiably disheveled as she turned her body to the side to

face, which bore some resemblance to her own mother’s, Carissa felt

and asking, “What are you afraid of? What exactly are you so

voice muffled as she buried her face in her hands. “We’re terrified of being sent to our fief. You know where it is–it’s a harsh, desolate place. How are we

she replied, “You’re afraid of facing hardship at your fief, so you choose to endure

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the king even mentioned sending you to your fie Your husband isn’t serving in court. He’s just a leisurely prince. No one cares whether he goes to his fief or not. Your

you know? I don’t want to discuss this further with you.

military achievements could protect us to some extent. Now that they’re gone, we must keep a low profile in the capital. We don’t even dare