Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Upon hearing Viola's heartfelt declaration, Barrett felt no joy whatsoever. It seemed he had never truly understood her.

Initially, when the Farrell family allowed her to return to the estate without the obligation of remaining a widow, he had assumed it was due to her gentle nature. Now, he found himself perplexed.

The steward did not return, nor did the guards who had accompanied him. The person who had been attacked refused any resolution, demanding that his assailants be severely punished. The steward eventually confessed, admitting it was his order. His action spared Viola.

The Royal Citadel detained all of them. While the criminal aspect was dealt with, the man who had his limbs broken could still claim compensation for medical expenses.

Viola was eager to resolve the issue swiftly, hoping to prevent further complications. To that end, she sent a thousand silver coins to the injured man.

Upon learning of this, Rebecca reprimanded, "Is it true that his limbs were broken? Why haven't you sent someone to check? For all we know, it could be a scam. Is there even a reason for him to throw dung at the gate of our residence?

"Besides, broken limbs can be treated. It's not as if his limbs have been severed. Even if bones are broken, treatment wouldn't cost more than a hundred silver coins. Yet, you gave him a thousand silver coins -such a profitable scam! Won't this only encourage more extortionists in the future?"

"Mother, please don't be angry. No one will come to extort us again. That person was definitely sent by Carissa. And once Aurora apologizes, this matter will be resolved," Viola replied.

"What?" Rebecca's brows knitted in shock and anger. "The person who threw dung every day was sent by Carissa?"

Viola recounted seeing Carissa at the estate

princess consort. Why can't she let go of us? It's as if

such fury, Viola felt

wicked heart, she

the household, her mother-in-law and sister-in-law had frequently expressed their dissatisfaction with her. Though her husband never voiced his concerns, his occasional contemplative

household, including the steward, had never spoken a word against Carissa. Even when Viola attempted to guide the conversation,

family, was even more direct. She praised how well the household had functioned under

Warren family, Viola had expected that everyone would despise Carissa. Given Carissa's narrow-minded and jealous nature, Viola thought she would have been harsh

mother-in-law and youngest sister-in-law who

anxiety stemmed

she

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and to be more accommodating. She especially wanted to prove to the world that even as a woman who had

also intended to mend her relationship with

the king, Viola believed