Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair)
Chapter 156

Rebecca was furious, and her face twisted into an ugly expression.

Though a hundred gold coins were a substantial amount, their journey to the battlefield wasn't driven by the prospect of rewards.

Knowing that Barrett had been on the verge of promotion but was demoted due to taking the fall for Aurora, Rebecca was particularly upset. Adding to her frustration was the fact that Aurora's failed command during the siege had resulted in both reward and punishment, leaving Barrett with only a hundred gold coins.

The news nearly gave her a stroke.

Her health, already fragile, deteriorated furner from repeated bouts of anger, leading her to faint during the night.

She had to call for a doctor, who administered acupuncture to revive her. But now, with the need to buy medicine again, she had already exhausted her funds. The money for the tea party had been borrowed, and with only a hundred gold coins received, there was barely enough to cover debts, let alone purchase much-needed medicine.

Barrett and Aurora risked their lives on the battlefield, but they ended up in this state.

Rebecca's feelings towards Aurora had transformed from initial admiration to intense disgust. Seeing that Aurora wasn't even at her bedside when she regained consciousness only fueled her anger. "What kind of disaster have you brought into our family? Not only did your spouse fail to gain military merit, but she also didn't carry out the most basic familial duties!" she roared.

"Mom, the physician said you mustn't get worked up," Barrett said, standing by her bedside with his head lowered in concern.

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Serena, who had stayed up by their mother's side, asked anxiously," Barrett, is it true that Aurora was defiled?"

She had heard numerous rumors recently, and the other noble girls she mingled with spoke disparagingly of her sister-in-law.

Serena was furious. Just as she was on the brink of an engagement, a scandal involving Aurora broke out.

It was embarrassing!

Barrett frowned. "She is your sister-in-law. You shouldn't talk about her so disrespectfully."

"I refuse to acknowledge such a dirty person as my sister-in-law!" Serena pouted and, seeing Rebecca had regained consciousness, plopped down at the edge of the bed.

"Mom, now that Barrett has received his reward, it's time to buy me some summer clothes. It's already June, and I still haven't had my summer garments made. I'm still wearing those that Carissa made for me last year. People are making fun of me!" she whined.

"Buying clothes and spending money-that's all you think about!" Benjamin snapped. "Now that Amelia is in charge of the household, we're already struggling financially. The reward Barrett received needs to go towards Mom's medicine and household expenses."

Serena was the youngest child, and she had always been pampered and spoiled. Her parents and brothers doted on her, and even her elder brother had never scolded her.

Hearing Benjamin criticize her for wanting new clothes was deeply upsetting. She began to cry, feeling unjustly treated.

"It was Barrett's foolish decision to marry this woman! Carissa was so much better! When she was in the house, she managed everything perfectly. The clothes and jewelry I wore were always the

latest styles in the capital. How long has it been since I've had any new jewelry? Last year, I didn't even get new clothes! I had to wear old ones for the New Year. Has our family really fallen to such desperate straits?" she bawled.

She wiped her tears, unable to control her emotions due to how upset she was.

"When Barrett married Aurora, how much dowry did she bring with her? She didn't have a single coin! Her dowry was so meager, even commoners would disdain it. Yet, with the king's edict, she demanded everything and didn't even look at herself in the mirror- she's so ugly! I don't know what Barrett saw in her that he sent Carissa away for her!"

By now, Amelia could no longer hold back her frustration.

"Your attitude towards Aurora wasn't like this before. You were so eager to have her enter the family, and even spoke harshly to Carissa! Have you forgotten what you said, or is it that you can't forget the clothes and jewelry Carissa provided you with?" she snapped.

Feeling guilty, Serena's face flushed with anger.

Despite that, she jumped and shouted, "But wasn't it Aurora who deceived us? I relied on her to help Barrett achieve merit, but she didn't help at all! Instead, she caused trouble for him and was captured. She even got defiled-"

Before Serena could finish her sentence, someone stormed into the room. She grabbed Serena's collar and slapped her face twice, leaving her ears ringing.

For a long time, Serena stared in shock at Aurora, who stood before her with a fierce glare.

Aurora's face was dark with fury.

"If you dare speak such nonsense again, I'll tear your mouth apart!" she threatened.

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