Her Majestic Battle Cry

Chapter 1133

Chapter 1133

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Barrett snapped at Serena to leave, then instructed Tara to dismiss all the servants, allowing only his father and older brother to remain in the room..

Lately, Barrett had been drinking more than usual. His complexion appeared sallow and haggard. His hair was a mess, like wild grass growing unchecked. His beard, likely only shaved a few days ago, had already grown out in a thin, patchy circle around his pale, cracked lips. To any onlooker, he resembled a wild, mangy dog.

His clothes were wrinkled, and the lingering smell of alcohol on him was unmistakable.

Zoey couldn’t help but think back to the day when Barrett had married Viola. Though he wasn’t exactly brimming with youthful vigor, he had been a handsome and gallant young man. Yet now, he was reduced to such a pitiable state.

He resembled a flower that had withered too soon–its once vibrant bloom now faded, its countenance heavy with ruin.

He remained silent, and it was Jonathan who spoke first.

“Mrs. Prince, word has spread far and wide that Viola had already committed a grave mistake when she was part of the Farrell family. The rumors are rampant, and it’s become impossible to maintain any peace. Though our family may not be what it once was, we cannot tolerate a woman who brings disgrace upon her marriage,” he said.

had expected this. She hadn’t come here to plead with Barrett to not divorce

question, “I won’t press on other matters, but may I ask if it’s possible to delay the divorce until

authority. “If we delay the divorce until next year, our family’s reputation will be ruined beyond repair. Besides, hasn’t she already been asking for a divorce? Why not fulfill her

their marriage, without a moment of peace. Even when she finally conceived, the child was lost. Clearly, they

nothing, but had become more calculating with age. When it came to matters of

they kept such a wife in their family, what kind of future would they

charge of the situation, he declared, “Though we’re casting her out, we won’t touch her

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sound reasonable, didn’t

representing the Earl of Silverstone’s family, she might have asked why they had insisted on withholding half of Carissa’s dowry when they cast her out in the past. But of course, she

who had been silent’all this time,

delay it until next year, perhaps we could wait just a few more months? What if we aim for the end of the year? Whatever compensation you seek, please let

his head, his eyes lifeless. “Actually, I already knew. When the child couldn’t be saved, the physician said it was due to

Jonathan gasped. “Why didn’t you say anything sooner? You