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Luna helped Evelyn lie down, then turned to face Viola. “It’s true. The
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Farrell family has already arranged for a matchmaker, and the news spread quickly. After all, Thomas achieved great military merits as a third-rank major general. His search for a marriage candidate has stirred up the entire city, and many families have sent inquiries. After all, the Farrell family is known for their righteousness and loyalty. Being a young hero, Thomas is the dream husband of many women.”
Luna had phrased it this way deliberately, but the truth wasn’t far off. Once the news of Thomas looking for a marriage candidate got out, many noble ladies were indeed captivated by it.
Thomas had once been such a dashing and handsome figure. Even though he was now older-in his late twenties he was still a hero who had made significant contributions to the kingdom. Young women naturally admired heroes like him.
“No way! That’s impossible! He promised me!” Viola covered her ears, and screamed, “How could he go back on his word?”
“Viola, you’re pregnant. You mustn’t get too worked up,” Luna said calmly.
“How can I not be? He’s my husband!” Viola snapped.
Luna gently reminded her, “Your husband now is Blake.”
“Shut up!” Viola had never thought much of Luna, and now every word seemed to stab her in the heart. “Who are you to talk about my relationship with him?”
Luna was no longer willing to endure Viola’s treatment of her, and responded coldly, “Then don’t ask me. Go and find out for yourself.”
Viola shot her a fierce glare before turning her gaze away, her voice trembling with desperation. “Mom, please go to the Farrell family and ask him for me. Ask him what’s going on! He promised me!” Evelyn’s breathing became labored with anger. “You…you shameless girl! Get out of here!”
“Mom!” Viola fell to her knees, tears streaming down her face. “I can’t go on like this anymore! You and Zoey were the ones who forced me to marry! The Jaffe family is a pit of misery. I can’t stay there any longer! Do you want me to die there? Are you really that heartless?
Hearing how twisted and manipulative Viola’s words were, Evelyn felt both furious and heartbroken. Tears began to stream down her face as she closed her eyes.
How could her daughter have become so unhinged?
With trembling hands, she pointed towards the door. “Get out!”
Viola was utterly heartbroken. Her husband’s family didn’t care for her, and her own family refused to help. What was the point of living in such despair?
Still, she wasn’t willing to give up. Thomas wasn’t the kind of man who went back on his word. He still had feelings for her he had to! She needed to confront him and get to the bottom of it. Viola knew it wasn’t appropriate for her to go directly to see him in her current position. However, she didn’t care. She had to ask him in person.
The carriage arrived at the Farrell family’s residence. Viola stepped down, and walked straight up to the gate. Upon seeing her, the gatekeeper blurted out, “Ms. Pr-I mean, Mrs. Jaffe.” She frowned, and shot him a cold look. “What kind of nonsense is that? Why are you calling me Mrs. Jaffe? Is Thomas inside?”
The gatekeeper hesitated for a moment before nodding. “He is.”
Without another word, Viola stormed inside, with Poppy following nervously behind her.
Poppy’s legs were trembling, but she couldn’t stop her mistress. How could they just barge into the Farrell family’s residence like this? If the Jaffe family found out, all hell would break loose! Viola’s actions left everyone in the Farrell family stunned.
After all, she wasn’t part of their family anymore. How could she just waltz in without any notice or even a formal announcement beforehand?
Not to mention, she barged in demanding to see Thomas. He was now preparing to propose to someone else, and Viola’s sudden appearance could disrupt everything completely.
Alice had once felt some sympathy for Viola, but she was now furious. She had Opal order that no one was to mention this incident outside the household. She also had Viola’s carriage moved to a discreet location so no one would see it.
Alice refused to let Thomas meet with Viola, but Viola seemed determined. She sat in the main hall, refusing to leave no matter what Alice said. All she wanted was to see Thomas, and nothing else seemed to get through to her. Alice had never seen Viola so stubborn. She was at a loss for words, but Opal finally spoke up.
“Viola, you’re a married woman now and part of the Jaffe family. It’s not appropriate for you to come looking for him. Besides, he’s in the middle of looking for a wife. This isn’t good for either of you.”
Viola responded with just one sentence: “I want to see him!”
That was all she said. No matter what else they asked or how they tried to reason with her, she wouldn’t answer.
Of course, Thomas didn’t come out to meet her. Instead, he sent one of the old maids by his mother’s side to deliver a message.
The old maid said to Viola, “Mr.
Thomas has asked me to relay something to you, Mrs. Jaffe. There’s a saying: if you want something kept secret, don’t do it in the first place. Mr. Thomas advises you to take care of yours and that a you two should live your own lives from now on.”
Viola’s face went deathly pale, and she stood frozen on the spot.
He knew? How could he know?
No, it wasn’t possible! Silas couldn’t have told him, and her family certainly wouldn’t have said anything. “Did you understand Mr. Thomas’ message, Mrs. Jaffe? If so, it’s time for you to go,” the old maid said. Viola felt numb and dazed as she stumbled to her feet and made her way outside.
Poppy could barely keep Viola upright, her voice shaking as she asked, “Madam Viola, are you alright?”
Viola’s mind was completely blank, her steps quick and unsteady. Moments ago, she had been determined to see Thomas. Now, she only wished she would never have to see him again.
Why hadn’t he died in the Southern Frontier? Why did he have to come back and give her hope, only to crush it?
Who told him? Who was it?!
She climbed into the carriage, her entire body trembling with fear and panic. He knew, which meant the Farrell family would soon know. And after that, everyone would know. She wouldn’t even need to ask for a divorce-Blake would surely cast her out.
Silas wouldn’t have said anything. But that day, he and Sophie had been seen entering the Arcane Sanctum together. Could it be Sophie who investigated the matter? Did she dig into Silas affairs and find out? Did Silas let something stip?
Sophie would love nothing more than to ruin Viola. If Sophie had found out, she would definitely tell Thomas.
It had to be Sophie!
Rage swelled within Viola, obliterating any sense of reason. One thought consumed her if she was ruined, Sophie wasn’t going to get away unscathed either.
In a sudden fit of fury, Viola yanked the curtain open and shouted, “To Hell Monarch Estate!”
Yuvan had returned to the capital with his entire family, and they were now settled in. After greeting the queen dowager and the king, Yuvan brought Fiona and his new princess consort, Molly Spencer, to Hell Monarch Estate. Rafael was on leave that day, and happened to be home. Seeing Yuvan arrive unannounced again stirred some frustration in him.
Yuvan was Rafael’s uncle. As such, there was no excuse not to meet with him, especially when he came with his whole family. However, it would’ve been more appropriate for Rafael to bring Sophie to Horizon Estate to pay a visit-that would’ve followed the proper etiquette.
Now, his uncle had taken the initiative to come by. It made Rafael look as though he was arrogant and dismissive, like he had completely disregarded his place in the family hierarchy.
Left with no choice, Rafael asked his mother to join them. It could still be somewhat appropriate to say that Yuvan and his family had come to visit Helen.
The two men, uncle and nephew, had little to say to each other. They had never been particularly close, and both were preoccupied with their own concerns. The conversation was stiff, filled with shallow pleasantries exchanged out of politeness.
Meanwhile, Molly was quite enthusiastic toward Sophie. She continuously brought up Violet in an attempt to bond with Sophie. What she didn’t know was that Violet, knowing Molly had arrived, had no intention of meeting her.
On the other hand, Sophie wore a scowl the entire time as she looked at Yuvan. She didn’t even bother to hide her distaste. Ever since Avis had died so horribly, Sophie had been waiting for Yuvan’s return to the capital.