Chapter 21

The lamp in Rebecca's room stayed lit through the night.

When Barrett suggested divorcing Carissa, Jonathan immediately opposed it.

"If you divorce her, the court officials will criticize you in front of the king. Doing this undoubtedly means ruining your future."

Benjamin chimed in, "Barrett, Dad's right. Do you know how many generals in the army were once her father's men? You relied on their support for your recent achievements. If you lose their backing, your position in the military will be unstable."

Barrett's face turned cold. "But she's using Mom's health to threaten me. I can't bear it!"

Rebecca had calmed down, but the discomfort from earlier made her resent Carissa intensely.

Suddenly, she raised her head and said in a hoarse voice, "Divorce her! Once divorced, she can't take her dowry with her."

"I have no intention of taking her dowry," Barrett replied.

"Why not? Since you're divorcing her, her dowry naturally belongs to our family." Rebecca touched her chest, whic