Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Zoey sighed.

"Viola wasn't invited to this banquet. She insisted on coming along. When she married into the Farrell family, after your son died in battle, you returned all the dowry and even gave her Thomas' pension. You even gave her two more shops. Now, everything has been moved to the Warren family. On her wedding day, she even compared her dowry to Lady Carissa's.

"This isn't something I should be telling you, but I couldn't bear to see you worrying about her. You shouldn't concern yourself with her matters. It's more important to take care of your own health. If Thomas' spirit sees you constantly unhappy, he might not rest in peace."

Alice was shocked beyond measure upon hearing this.

Viola wasn't someone Alice would have imagined being like this. She understood propriety and respected her elders, but how had she become this way?

Had Viola always been hypocritical, or had she changed?

Zoey looked at Alice, a phrase stuck in her throat but left unsaid.

"Thank you for informing me, Zoey," Alice said, her voice tinged with bitterness. "I once considered her like a daughter, and wasn't willing to let her live as a widow in my family. Actually, she hasn't visited me even once over the past few years. I should have known then. Well, since she has made her choice, whether it's fortune or misfortune, it's for her to bear."

Zoey bowed. "Please take care, Madam Alice."

was nothing more to say. If she continued, she might end up revealing things

Alice was too distressed!

remained silent throughout. She sensed Zoey was hiding something, but felt it inappropriate to press further since the matter concerned Viola herself. What good would it do

for the flower viewing. I want to stay here alone for a while. The bougainvillea here

vibrantly, contrasting with the pallor in her

seem like a slight to Helen and Carissa. However, it was hard for her to compose herself

She understood Zoey's intentions

and Carissa's kindness. She

and realized that Viola had no connection to

had a husband, any fur hate

lead to réproach from her

approaching her alone. Viola moved quickly and then swiftly hid behind a tree, as if afraid of being seen. Viola

this point, calling me 'madam' would be more appropriate. It's

have been said, so she came over. Seeing Alice's attitude so aloof and distant, she felt a pang of anxiety

not to worry about you anymore," Alice said, her heart aching

Thomas had written from the battlefield, he had always reminded