Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 839

Charlotte sighed. "At first, I had no idea what was happening. I try to stay out of the main household's affairs as much as possible. I've wanted to separate from them for a long time, but have always feared that outsiders will think the Warren family is divided. So, I held back.

"Lately, things at Valor Estate have become chaotic. Since Viola became pregnant, she's been nominally in charge, but Amelia is still the one managing things. The only thing she needs to clear with Viola is the money she withdraws. With Rebecca's health fluctuating, Amelia has been by her side, tending to her. You know how Rebecca is—she has nothing but disdain for Amelia and opposes her in everything."

Carissa nodded. "I can guess Amelia's predicament."

"This morning, Amelia disappeared. They searched every corner of Valor Estate and even came to my house looking for her, insisting I was hiding her. I told them I hadn't seen her, but they didn't believe me. I had to get angry before they accepted it. I later learned that Amelia had argued with Viola about household matters.

"Viola said Amelia could manage things, but Barrett would only contribute 30 percent of his salary to the family funds. They got into a huge fight, and Viola even shouted that Amelia was trying to drive her to her grave. She even brandished a pair of scissors at Amelia and asked Amelia to stab her in the stomach."

Charlotte recounted everything she had learned to Carissa and Violet, including how Rebecca and Benjamin had slapped Amelia and how they threatened to throw her out of the family.

"After hearing all that, I felt uneasy. But they hadn't sent anyone out to look for her. Rebecca thinks Amelia wouldn't go far—just out for a walk. They think she just wants to scare a few people by disappearing for a bit, and figure they'll deal with her when she returns. But I sense that something is wrong. Amelia would never act like that. That's why I sent someone out to search for her," Charlotte added.

"That's outrageous! Those people went too far!" Violet slammed her hand on the table in anger.

Carissa furrowed her brow. "Is she really living such a life?"

"Yes. It's quite sad. I've advised her to pretend to be ill and not manage anything, but she couldn't keep up the act anymore. Rebecca was in decent health when Amelia first married into the family, so she didn't relinquish control to her. Later, you came in, and Amelia didn't have to worry about anything.

"Now, everything has fallen onto her shoulders. That scoundrel Benjamin thinks only of being dutiful to his parents. He sacrificed his wife's wellbeing, all while believing he was doing the right thing. None of them respect Amelia, and her temperament is so weak."