Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 24

Chapter 24 

Chapter 24 

Barrett was stunned. “But how can I keep her dowry? As a fourth–ranking general and a man, how can I take the dowry of a discarded wife?” 

Aurora thought for a moment, then turned to him with a gentle gaze. 

“Your mother will keep needing expensive medicine for a long time. Considering our recent efforts and the edict for our marriage, we won’t have any other rewards. 

“Though we’re both fourth–ranking generals, our annual salaries are limited. Even if they all go towards the family fund, it may not be enough. And besides…” 

She found it embarrassing to say this but hurriedly continued, “Even if we continue to accumulate military achievements in the future, it won’t happen overnight. Military officials. always face challenges. We can’t let your mother’s condition worsen. So, either we return Carissa’s dowry in full or bear the shame of being neglectful towards your mother.” 

Barrett hadn’t expected Aurora to say this. He couldn’t quite tell if he felt disappointed or Tesigned. 

But upon closer consideration, Aurora had a point. She was also worried about him being burdened with the label of being neglectful towards his mother, which could hinder their future. Thinking of this, he felt a slight warmth in his heart. 

“Aurora, don’t worry. I’ll handle it.” 

Aurora was wholeheartedly supportive of him. He couldn’t let her bear the blame with him. 

Upon hearing his words, Aurora didn’t know how to respond further and simply said,” Whatever you decide, I’ll support you.” 

Those words gave Barrett great strength. 

Unable to contain his emotions, he embraced his lover. “Aurora, I promise you won’t suffer 

because of me.” 

Aurora rested her head on his shoulder, her soft sigh barely audible. Judging by what he said, it seemed like he agreed to keep Carissa’s dowry 

Keeping the dowry wasn’t out of greed. Carissa’s deceitful tactics, especially her threat to a sick old woman by withholding her medicine, demanded some form of retribution. There was an unspoken rule in the world–both kindness and enmity must be repaid. 

Carissa’s actions warranted teaching her a lesson. After all, those who suffered losses would remember it for a long time. 

Early the next morning, the people of Valor Estate began handling the divorce proceedings. 

Both the Warren and Sinclair families were well–respected, so the divorce couldn’t be settled 

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with the mere signing of a piece of paper. Witnesses were required, and the wrongdoing of the person being divorced had to be confirmed according to the criteria listed. 

Given the stature of both the Warren and Sinclair families, an event as significant as at divorce couldn’t be handled casually. 

There e were no longer any male descendants on Hector’s side of the Sinclair family. Over the past few decades, many from his side of the family had either died in battle or passed away 

young. 

Hector’s father had three sons, all of whom had died in war, while Hector himself had 

fathered six sons and one daughter. Though Hector and his sons were all generals who had fallen in the battle to reclaim the Southern Frontier, five of those young generals had already married and had children. 

Sadly, all of them fell victim to an assassination half a year ago. So now, only Carissa remained of this lineage.