Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair) novel Chapter 606

Viola was unaware of what Zoey had done.

Viola had returned to Valor Estate, and told Rebecca and Barrett that she wasn't feeling well. She claimed the physician said her anxiety was due to a recent fright, and that she would need some time to recover.

Barrett wasn't suspicious at all. Instead, he felt more guilty. After all, the assassination attempt had scared Viola badly, and she was already heartbroken over the deaths of Julia and Yvonne. Grief could easily weaken a person's constitution, so Barrett told her to rest and take care of herself.

Viola planned to recover for a few days and then use it as an excuse to return to Silverstone Estate to rest further.

But on the third day, rumors spread about Thomas looking for marriage candidates. It was the servants in the estate gossiping, and she overheard it. After listening, she frowned in disbelief.

That was impossible.

Thomas had promised her. He wasn't the kind of person to go back on his word, and he must have found out about the assassination at Valor Estate. There was no way he would abandon her.

Viola immediately called over her two maids, and asked harshly, "You two never leave the estate. Where did you hear this nonsense about Major General Farrell looking for a wife? If you dare spread rumors again, I'll have your tongues cut out!"

The two maids were merely tasked with sweeping and cleaning, and they usually didn't serve inside the house. Hearing their mistress' sharp tone, they hurriedly responded in a terrified manner, "Madam Viola, we weren't spreading rumors! It was the kitchen staff who heard it, and the news has spread everywhere outside. Many noble ladies are eager to marry him."

"Impossible!" Viola shouted in disbelief.

The maids were so frightened, they dropped to their knees. "Forgive us, Madam Viola! We misspoke!"

Viola refused to believe it. Without hesitation, she took Poppy with her and left for Silverstone Estate. The last time she had been there, she had angered Evelyn to the point of fainting and had left without looking back.

Evelyn was still furious when she saw Viola. "What are you doing here?"

"Mom." Viola's eyes were bloodshot. She didn't care that Luna was present, and asked, "Is what the people are saying true? Is Thomas looking for a wife?"

Evelyn responded coldly, "If he's looking for a wife, what does that have to do with us? Why does it concern you?"