Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Thomas looked up. "You want a divorce because the Warren family mistreats you, Barrett treats you poorly, and there are assassins threatening your life. It's not because I've returned, right?"

Viola stepped forward suddenly, and wrapped her arms around him. Thomas was startled at her actions. He pushed her away, and stumbled back several steps.

Seeing his reaction, Viola froze for a moment. Then, tears streamed down her face, her heart breaking. "Do I disgust you? It seems that I do."

Thomas looked at her, his emotions simmering just beneath the surface. "I'll look into what's happening at Valor Estate."

"I don't need you to investigate!" Viola's voice rose, teetering on the edge of desperation. "What are you going to investigate? Don't you trust me? All I ask is this: if I get a divorce, will you still want me? Do you despise me or not? Just answer that question." Faced with her aggressive questioning, Thomas took a deep breath. He opened his mouth several times, but couldn't find the words. His heart was a tumult of confusion, and he didn't want to make any promises until things were clearer.

However, he couldn't shake the guilt he carried toward her. After a long silence, he finally murmured, "I don't despise you. I don't have the right to."

Viola's tear-filled eyes brightened. "With that, I can rest easy. Wait for me, Thomas."

With that, she turned and walked away.

Thomas wanted to call her back, but recalled her earlier words. The attack on the Warren family couldn't be simple. It was a matter of life and death. Julia and Yvonne were gone, and Viola could be in danger too.

Viola down.

came back to him, he wouldn't have any reason to refuse her. It was also a responsibility Thomas felt he

with Poppy, her steps light and her heart soaring. She hadn't

time, she would be the wife of a third-rank major general. Then, it wouldn't be hard for him to secure a title for her. Compared to her excitement, Poppy was nearly terrified to the

conversation between Viola and Thomas, even from a distance. Viola intended to divorce Barrett and remarry

Poppy made an excuse to go out for

arrived, she was brought before Zoey and quickly relayed everything she had overheard between

after hearing the news. Despite all her precautions, they had

her life was in danger? He had always been a man of deep feelings and loyalty. Zoey dismissed

"If she truly divorces Mr. Warren, what will happen to the Earl of Silverstone's family's reputation? It could ruin the marriage

a pit. If Viola wants to leave, I won't stop her. If she returns to us, I will welcome her. But if she wants to return to Thomas,

"That's unacceptable!" Zoey's voice

many years, so you should know how I am. Also, you know that some things can't

of this fact too, and her heart raced with fear.