Her Majestic Battle Cry 604

Chapter 604

Thomas met Zoey’s gaze, feeling a knot in his throat. It was a matter of a man’s dignity, and he wasn’t sure how to articulate his thoughts.

“Do you know everything?” Zoey asked, studying his expression.

“I can’t say I know everything.” He sighed deeply before asking outright, “After I left for the Southern Frontier, did she develop feelings for my cousin? Did they exchange tokens of affection?”

“Tokens of affection?” Zoey wasn’t aware of that detail

Thomas stood and walked to the drawer behind his desk, pulling out an emerald pendant. “I found this under the bed where she used to sleep. It was wedged between the foot of the bed and the wall. I recognize it. It belongs to my cousin.”

He laughed bitterly.

liking my cousin? always thought we had a loving marriage, but it seems she was hiding someone in her heart

even bring himself to consider the darker implications of finding that pendant. He could only imagine Viola had pulled it out during a

spy network–someone who had fought

never

eyes. She took a deep breath, and

mother -in–law. She said she

emerald pendant clattered to the floor, and Thomas‘ face turned ashen.

present at the residence at the time. He had gotten drunk as well, and accidentally stumbled into the backyard. Viola felt dizzy and went out looking for Julia, since all the servants were busy in the front yard. Somehow, the two of them met in

Viola returned, she hadn’t divulged the specifics either. She had just given a brief explanation of what had happened. It was only because Zoey felt that something didn’t add up that she pressed for more answers. In truth, Viola hadn’t mistaken Silas for Thomas. She knew exactly who he was. She had been feeling so lonely for so long, and the alcohol clouded her judgment. She had seen Silas‘ handsome face and had drunkenly tumbled into his arms, calling out

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kiss.

His mind went completely blank, and for

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