Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 292

As Barrett stepped out of the estate, a sudden impulse surged within him–a strong desire to rush straight to Northwatch Estate.

He wanted to ask Carissa in person if there was still any chance between them.

Even though Aurora had said today that Carissa thought nothing of him, even though Carissa’s attitude on the battlefield had been clear, even though he had been so resolute in divorcing her back then, he still couldn’t believe that his former wife could have erased him from her heart so quickly.

He thought she was merely angry at his ruthlessness, that she hated him for not keeping his promises. As long as she still felt anger and hate, it meant she still cared.

But the biting cold wind brought Barrett back to reality–or perhaps he had been clear–headed all along and had just been momentarily overwhelmed by emotion.

Things were already set in stone.

There was no point in seeking out Carissa. Even if she still had some lingering feelings for her former husband, she was going to marry Rafael, and Barrett was going to marry Viola.

Their paths would never cross again.

Barrett quietly returned to his study, sitting there for what felt like an eternity. His mind was haunted by the memory of the day he married Carissa, particularly the moment he lifted her white bridal veil and saw her calm and beautiful face.

The stunning sight from that moment still made his heart race, even now,

Carissa was such an extraordinary woman, and he had let her slip through his fingers.

“Barrett! Barrett!” Serena called from outside the door, accompanied by the sound of her knocking. He pulled himself together and asked, “What is it?”

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“Barrett, give me some money. I found a hairpin that I like,” Serena said coyly from behind the door.

Serena’s expression was full of pride. “Barrett, all it takes is Lady Helen’s approval for him to take a concubine. Lady Jessica told me that Lady Helen is afraid of Grand Princess Eleanor, so she listens to whatever the grand princess says. If I can win Grand Princess Eleanor’s favor, she’ll recommend me to Lady Helen.”

Barrett’s voice grew harsh, “Have you lost your mind? What makes you think you can win Grand Princess Eleanor’s favor? And what makes you think you can become the Hell Monarch’s concubine? Those people are just using us. Don’t be fooled.”

“I don’t care. I will be his concubine. As long as Lady Jessica helps me, I don’t mind being used,” Serena stubbornly replied, refusing to listen.

“Don’t be ridiculous! Do you even know what kind of person Lady Jessica is?” Barrett’s voice was filled with anger as he glared at his headstron sister. “And Prince Rafael isn’t someone to be trifled with. If he doesn’t like you, marrying him will only bring you misery.”

“That won’t happen! He just doesn’t know me yet. Once we spend time together, he’ll surely grow to like me. Besides, if I win Lady Helen over, she’ll protect me. Who would dare to mistreat me? Carissa? She’s not even a chaste woman anymore!”

Serena spat on the ground in contempt, her feelings toward Carissa a mix of anger and jealousy.

Barrett slapped his sister across the face, his expression livid. “Who are you calling unchaste? Say it again!