Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Viola cried out, "I don't care! What reputation do I have left? You've probably heard about the Warren family. I've walked straight into a den of wolves! Thomas, you owe me this! If you were alive, why didn't you send me a letter? Even after receiving the divorce letter, I've remained a widow for you at my family's home. "If it weren't for Mrs. Murray's matchmaking, I would still be a widow for you. I was trapped at my family's house, and was completely powerless. My sister-in-law looked down on me, and was eager to marry me off. When Mrs. Murray came to talk about a marriage, I didn't have a chance to refuse her!"

Hearing her words twisted his heart. Thomas had been struggling with his feelings for days. It wasn't just because his wife had remarried; it was also the sorrow and pain his mom and family felt over his "death". His mom had even fallen ill because of it, though her health had improved recently.

He kept telling himself that loyalty and devotion were often at odds; but deep down, he felt he had let his family down. He wanted desperately to make amends, but living like he used to felt impossible. Even at home, he remained in the same tense state as when he was a spy. On top of that, the king had entrusted him with significant responsibilities. How could he manage when he couldn't even hold his life together, let alone meet the king's expectations?

The sleepless nights and mounting frustration drove him to practice swordplay here, seeking even a fleeting sense of peace.

Now, Viola's accusations made him feel as if he had betrayed another person.

But all he could say to her was, "I'm sorry. I've let you down."

Viola scoffed through her tears. "How can you think you've let me down? You must think I can't compare to Kayla. She's remained a widow for her husband for all these years, and the two women from the Quinton family have also..."

Thomas shook his head vigorously. "I never thought that! I've never compared you to anyone. Everyone is different, and your choices were not wrong. You were young then. If you had wasted your life for me, I would have felt even guiltier. I've let you down." "How could you think that? You're the hero returning in glory. Everyone praises you. How can you feel you've let me down?"

source of his anguish. He didn't want that kind of fame. It wasn't about pride. He felt that the credit for reclaiming the Southern Frontier

those who had truly fought and bled for the Southern Frontier received far

wanted to commend them for their spirit. After all, the Septimus Tetra reconnaissance team had set an example

not like

at him with glistening eyes. "Do you really think you've let

a surge of complicated emotions. "You've married someone else. We shouldn't

private anymore."

to

was unwavering as she lifted her chin and asked, "I want to know, if I get a divorce, would you still want me?" Thomas

stepped closer, her

sister-in-law forced mez into it. Barrett doesn't treat me well, and assassins have once infiltrated Valor Estate. My two maids, Julia and Yvonne, were killed by assassins. All I need from you is one answer: do you

and Yvonne are

Thomas was shocked. He