Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Zoey closed her eyes and rubbed her temples. All of this was giving her a headache, leaving her overwhelmed and frustrated.

Jane continued to urge her, "Madam Zoey, if you tell Mr. Farrell about this, the Earl of Silverstone's family will lose all dignity if he makes a scene. You absolutely can't do that! And if the earl finds out that you instigated it, he'll be furious!" Thinking of her husband in the Southern Frontier only added to Zoey's headache. Back in the capital, Oliver used to listen to her, taking in her advice to some extent. Some things could be discussed without things going awry. However, the disagreements and arguments between them had always been numerous. She had to patiently analyze each issue with him and convince him bit by bit.

It was just like teaching a child.

Yet even when Oliver did comply, resentment lingered in his heart. His capacity to accept a wife with a broader vision than his own simply wasn't there, and that was a fundamental dilemma in Zoey's life. Everyone had their share of disappointments. No one lived entirely free of burdens.

Kayla was now living a good life, but how had she endured the previous years? Who knew the pain she had endured?

Carissa now basked in Prince Rafael's love, drawing envy from others. But who could truly understand the anguish of losing her entire family?

Fate dealt everyone their share of suffering. It was up to them to manage it and carve out a smooth path for their lives and futures.

fickleness was not just a betrayal of womanly virtue-it showed a complete

of our family's future," Zoey said slowly after a long silence. "I won't oppose Viola's divorce, but if she clings to Thomas and hopes to return and bask in his riches, she doesn't deserve that. It would weigh on my conscience. I know exactly what kind of man Thomas is. Even if he finds out, he wouldn't make

her

kignore everything, I won't offend anyone. But if she goes back to Thomas, the reputation of the Earl of Silverstone's family with be ruined. The single women in our family will have a hard time finding suitable

felt a pang of sympathy for her mistress. Ultimately, Zoey was the one who would bear the burden, so she suggested, "Why not discuss it

would still be Madam Evelyn's decision, so you

I shouldn't have helped her then. Back then, I considered the fact that she and Thomas were ultimately still a married couple at heart. She cried and begged me, swearing she

that's not your fault! It was Madam Evelyn who insisted you help her," Jane said, unable to watch her mistress

long for the truth to come out. After all, when the physician prescribed the treatment, it matched the time she spent

unaware

home to

divorced