Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 761

A woman shouldn’t strike her husband, especially not in the face. Such behavior was unacceptable in a prestigious household like the Warren family, no matter their current status, and even ordinary people wouldn’t resort to that. In moments of anger, it was more acceptable to hit someone’s shoulder or arm. After all, a woman’s fists didn’t pack much power.

A slap to the face stripped a man of his dignity.

There were servants outside. How could Barrett retain his dignity in the estate at this rate? Especially now that he had been promoted to the commander of the Crown Guard.

That slap had knocked out whatever little joy remained in his heart.

Viola bit her lip, tears welling in her eyes. Deep down, she knew she had crossed a line, but pride held her. back from apologizing.

“Forget it. Just leave,” Barrett said, suppressing his anger.

He didn’t want to argue anymore. He had suffered enough from their discord, and it drained him.

After hitting him, Viola felt a twinge of guilt. However, hearing his cold words stung her heart.

“I came to take care of you while I’m pregnant. I wanted you to recover quickly so you could take up your post, but your attitude has left me very disappointed.”

his eyes, unwilling to

indifference cut deep

you don’t want

Barrett cared about her family’s opinion With her pregnant, he would undoubtedly be worried if she returned home. But as she and Poppy left, she didn’t hear

felt as if Barrett hadn’t cared at

she decided to return to her family’s home with

capital led the prominent families to keep their people on a short leash. Zoey felt the same, and although her family didn’t interact with Eleanor

issuing stronger orders to keep her out. Of course, that was merely a thought–she could never actually

Zoey wasn’t in a rush to head over.

eye on Viola. If anything excessive happened,

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Chapter 761

hadn’t come to inform them beforehand. Viola had rushed home in tears, clearly indicating an emergency

and reported the situation to Zoey, she frowned. “Wasn’t Barrett injured?

in bed for a few days. Initially, when news of Commander Warren’s promotion came, Madam Viola was very happy. But when she heard that Lady Carissa was made commander and that Commander Warren would have to take orders from

Carissa being appointed as commander bothering Viola? She had