Her Graceful War Song

Viola was utterly heartbroken. Her husband's family didn't care for her, and her own family refused to help. What was the point of living in such despair?

Still, she wasn't willing to give up. Thomas wasn't the kind of man who went back on his word. He still had feelings for her he had to! She needed to confront him and get to the bottom of it. Viola knew it wasn't appropriate for her to go directly to see him in her current position. However, she didn't care. She had to ask him in person.

The carriage arrived at the Farrell family's residence. Viola stepped down, and walked straight up to the gate. Upon seeing her, the gatekeeper blurted out, "Ms. Pr-I mean, Mrs. Warren." She frowned, and shot him a cold look. "What kind of nonsense is that? Why are you calling me Mrs. Warren? Is Thomas inside?"

The gatekeeper hesitated for a moment before nodding. "He is."

Without another word, Viola stormed inside, with Poppy following nervously behind her.

Poppy's legs were trembling, but she couldn't stop her mistress. How could they just barge into the Farrell family's residence like this? If the Warren family found out, all hell would break loose! Viola's actions left everyone in the Farrell family stunned.

After all, she wasn't part of their family anymore. How could she just waltz in without any notice or even a formal announcement beforehand?

Not to mention, she barged in demanding to see Thomas. He was now preparing to propose to someone else, and Viola's sudden appearance could disrupt everything completely.

Alice had once felt some sympathy for Viola, but she was now furious. She had Opal order that no one was to mention this incident outside the household. She also had Viola's carriage moved to a discreet location so no one would see it.

Alice refused to let Thomas meet with Viola, but Viola seemed determined. She sat in the main hall, refusing to leave no matter what Alice said. All she wanted was to see Thomas, and nothing else seemed to get through to her. Alice had never seen Viola so stubborn. She was at a loss for words, but Opal finally spoke up.

"Viola, you're a married woman now and part of the Warren family. It's not appropriate for you to come looking for him. Besides, he's in the middle of looking for a wife. This isn't good for either of you."

Viola responded with just one sentence: "I want to see him!"

That was all she said. No matter what else they asked or how they tried to reason with her, she wouldn't answer.

Of course, Thomas didn't come out to meet her. Instead, he sent one of the old maids by his mother's side to deliver a message.

The old maid said to Viola, "Mr.

Thomas has asked me to relay something to you, Mrs. Warren. There's a saying: if you want something kept secret, don't do it in the first place. Mr. Thomas advises

you to take care of yours

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you two should live your own lives from now on."

Viola's face went deathly pale, and she stood frozen on the spot.

He knew? How could he know?

No, it wasn't possible! Silas couldn't have told him, and her family certainly wouldn't have said anything. "Did you understand Mr. Thomas' message, Mrs. Warren? If so, it's time for you to go," the old maid said. Viola felt numb and dazed as she stumbled to her feet and made her way outside.

Poppy could barely keep Viola upright, her voice shaking as she asked, "Madam Viola, are you alright?"

Viola's mind was completely blank, her steps quick and unsteady. Moments ago, she had been determined to see Thomas. Now, she only wished she would never have to see him again.

Why hadn't he died in the Southern Frontier? Why did he have to come back and give her hope, only to crush it?

Who told him? Who was it?!

She climbed into the carriage, her entire body trembling with fear and panic. He knew, which meant the Farrell family would soon know. And after that, everyone would know. She wouldn't even need to ask for a divorce-Barrett would surely cast her out.

Silas wouldn't have said anything. But that day, he and Carissa had been seen entering the Arcane Sanctum together. Could it be Carissa who investigated the matter? Did she dig into Silas affairs

and find out? Did Silas let something stip?

Carissa would love nothing more than to ruin Viola. If Carissa had found out, she would definitely tell Thomas.

It had to be Carissa!

Rage swelled within Viola, obliterating any sense of reason. One thought consumed her if she was ruined, Carissa wasn't going to get away unscathed either.

In a sudden fit of fury, Viola yanked the curtain open and shouted, "To Hell Monarch Estate!"