Her Majestic Battle Cry

Her Majestic Battle Cry Chapter 537

Chapter 537

Barrett looked at Viola, his heart heavy as he recalled her two deceased maids.

“I’m sorry about Julia and Yvonne. It’s my fault, I couldn’t protect them.”

Viola clenched her fists and demanded, “Tell me, what is my place in your heart? Don’t change the subject.”

Leaning against a nearby tree, Barrett took a deep breath to steady himself and tried to calm the anger that had flared up.

He spoke softly, “I’m not changing the subject. I just… deeply regret and mourn their deaths. As for your place in my heart, it is naturally that of a primary wife.”

“Just that?” Viola pressed, tears welling up in her swollen eyes. “Do you feel no affection for me? Don’t you have any feelings for me at all?”

Barrett was momentarily stunned by the question.

He looked at Viola and opened his mouth, intending to explain that their marriage had been arranged by Natalie with the king’s blessing, and that it was simply a union of families. As long as they treated each other with respect, that was enough.

tears welling up in Vic

But seeing the eyes, he couldn’t bring himself to say it. He had never expected her to ask about his feelings.

Seeing him unable to speak, Viola understood everything and smiled bitterly. “So, there’s no affection, only the duties of a married couple.”

was troubled. “As your husband, it is my duty

you…”

to protect me–was it only out of duty?” Viola took a step back, the heartbreak clear

to protect you,” Barrett said, feeling guilty as he thought

family, I’ve managed the household, served your mother, put up with your sister, and even endured your vile and venomous other wife, and now you tell me you don’t love me at all? Why did I

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didn’t know how to respond to her question. He just stared at her blankly for a long while before asking, “What do

do I want you to do? Are you really asking me that?” Viola laughed through her tears, her composure completely gone. “Your

long can your reward of a hundred gold coins last? I’ve already been using my dowry to supplement the household, and now you ask me what you should do? All I ask

couldn’t utter a word. He couldn’t bear to hurt Viola, yet he couldn’t bring himself

your own money to support the residence. I’ll work hard to earn more. Make sure Julia and Yvonne’s families are well taken

that, he stumbled away, enduring

at least have given some response,

that moment, Carissa was in the royal

Greetings, Your Majesty!”

official position, she

smiled at

can’t do that,”

Derek, there is no one else here.” Salvador waved his hand at

head respectfully. “Thank you,