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The sudden turmoil in the 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 much, being cautious was always wise.
So, when Zoey heard that Viola had come back home in tears, heavily pregnant, she regretted not issuing stronger orders to keep her out. Of course, that was merely a thought??he could never actually prevent Viola from returning.
Evelyn sent someone to summon her, but Zoey wasn’t in a rush to head over. Instead, she first called for Poppy to come over and answer some questions.
Poppy had been secretly given an extra portion of monthly allowance, which was a reward for keeping an eye on Viola. If anything excessive happened, she was to report back immediately. Zoey needed to resolve the issue quickly before her sister??n??aw caused any real trouble,
This time, Poppy hadn’t come to inform them beforehand. Viola had rushed home in tears, clearly indicating an emergency had arisen.
When Poppy arrived and reported the situation to Zoey, she frowned. “Wasn’t Blake injured? How could she hit him?”
Poppy replied, “Yes, he was hurt. The physician says he needs to stay in bed for a few days. Initially, when news of Commander Jaffe’s promotion came, Madam Viola was very happy. But when she heard that Lady Sophie was made commander and that Commander Jaffe would have to take orders from her, Madam Viola became upset.”
Zoey furrowed her brow even deeper. Why was Sophie being appointed as commander bothering Viola? She had a petty, narrow??inded attitude and couldn’t stand to see others succeed??hen would she ever change?
“So, she slapped him? Did he fight back?”
Poppy shook her head. “No, Commander Jaffe didn’t strike back. He just told her to leave. In Madam Viola’s anger, she declared she would return to her family, and he didn’t try to stop her.”
Zoey’s brow tightened further. “So, is she with Mother now?”
“Yes, she’s crying in Madam Evelyn’s room,” Poppy replied timidly. “Madam Evelyn even asked you to hurry over.”
“Alright, you go ahead. I’ll be there shortly, Zoey said, giving a knowing glance to her head maid Jane, who understood.
After escorting Poppy out, Jane slipped her a portion of the monthly allowance, instructing her to keep close eye on Viola. When Jane returned, she found her mistress massaging her temples with a sigh.
“Madam Zoey, you really should go over. Madam Evelyn doesn’t know the full story, so she might end up worrying for no reason. After all, a mother always loves her daughter, no matter what.”
Zoey’s eyes turned cold. “I’ll go, but let me cool off first. I’m afraid I might lose my temper and really hurt her.”
Evelyn was no fool. She understood her daughter’s character well. However, seeing Viola come home in tears, heavily pregnant, tugged at her heartstrings. After all, Viola hadn’t caused any trouble recently, and the past was behind them.
What mother could truly hold a grudge against her own child?
So, when she heard Viola mention that Blake was neglecting her, even being indifferent to her returning to her family during her pregnancy, Evelyn decided to send someone to call Zoey. She wanted to see how to help mend Viola and Blake’s relationship.
By the time Zoey arrived, Luna was already seated in Evelyn’s room.
“You’re here, Zoey!” Luna stood up, secretly relieved.
If Zoey was any later, she would have to find a way to escape.
Zoey nodded in acknowledgment. “Hello, Mother.”
“You arrived just in time,” Evelyn said, her expression serious as she sat in her seat.
Next to her was Viola, whose tears had yet to dry. Given her pregnancy, she could only choke out a greeting to her eldest sister??n??aw without rising to pay her respects.
Zoey sat down and looked at Viola, feigning ignorance as she asked, “Why are you crying, Viola? Who bullied you?”
Viola hadn’t actually intended to provoke her family into taking action. She only meant to scare Blake a little. But after making a fuss and saying those words, she had no choice but to return home. It was too embarrassing to back down now.
Seeing her mother only heightened her sense of grievance. Not wanting Evelyn to think she was running home over trivial matters, she claimed that Blake was deliberately cold to her and dismissed her feelings, and that others at Valor Estate treated her with disdain.
Little did she know that upon hearing this, Evelyn had sent for both Zoey and Luna. With Zoey being the most serious of the three women, discussing today’s events would only reflect poorly on Viola.
So, when Zoey asked her what was wrong, Viola didn’t dare recite the same grievances she had expressed to her mother. Instead, she simply said, “We had a few arguments. I just want to come home for a few days to find some peace.”
Evelyn said, “Viola is pregnant now, yet everyone in the Jaffe family, including your brother??n??aw, is treating her poorly and giving her the cold shoulder. I suspect it’s because Viola went to the Farrell family previously. But since she and Blake decided to be together, there’s no point in making a fuss. After all, she’s carrying Blake’s child!
“Plus, with Oliver commanding troops out of the city, our two families need to stay united. How can they be expected to have a good future if they keep quarreling and throwing tantrums? That’s why I called you here to discuss it, Zoey. We might as well send someone to Valor Estate to invite Blake over for a proper Talk. We need to encourage them to settle this peacefully. What do you think?”
Evelyn wasn’t aware that Blake had been injured. Zoey hadn’t mentioned it to her, wanting to spare her the worry. Instead, she had just sent over some medicinal herbs and tonics for his recovery.
However, since Viola came home crying, Zoey couldn’t keep it a secret any longer.
“Mother, Blake was injured and is currently bedridden. Just yesterday, I sent someone over to Valor Estate with herbs and tonics, so it’s not feasible to invite him over.”
Hearing that Blake was hurt immediately set Evelyn on edge. “How was he injured? What happened?”
Zoey looked at Viola. “Why don’t you explain, Viola? You know the situation best.”
Viola hesitated for a moment, but under Evelyn’s prompting, she had no choice but to recount how he had been injured at Harmony Palace. However, she chose not to mention his promotion. Although it was a good thing, working under Sophie wasn’t. It wasn’t worth showing off, and Viola didn’t want to draw attention to it.
Evelyn’s face paled when she heard he had been stabbed multiple times. “What’s the situation now? What did the physician say? Is his life in danger? Why didn’t you tell me?”
“He wasn’t hit in any vital spots,” Viola reassured her. The physician said he just needs to rest in bed for a few days, so you don’t have to worry about him, Mom.
Evelyn felt that something was wrong when she heard Viola’s words. “He’s injured and bedridden, so why would he get angry and neglect you? What on earth is going on?”
It was only then that Zoey called Poppy forward. “Explain what happened. Speak the truth. There’s no need to hide anything.”
Poppy recounted everything that had happened during Blake and Viola’s argument, even mentioning how Viola had slapped Blake.
Upon hearing what had happened, Evelyn was so furious she nearly had a heart attack. She pointed an accusing finger at Viola and scolded, “This is utterly ridiculous! How is Blake’s promotion not a good thing? Why do you have to say such depressing things and keep bringing up Lady Sophie? Does she appreciate being mentioned by you?
“Since when did I ever teach you to slap your husband In the face? And how dare you come back to your mother’s house crying! I thought you were just having a little spat, but it turns out you’re the one causing the trouble! He’s been injured so seriously, and instead of taking care of him properly, you slapped him over a few harsh words. You truly never learn, do you? You’re going to give me a heart attack!”
Viola lowered her head, still feeling wronged but too afraid to argue. She could only choke out, “Mom, Zoey, it’s not that I want to fight with him. I’ve gone through so much to carry his child, and yet he still thinks of Ca??is former wife. Who could stand that?”
Zoey remained silent. She didn’t want to engage in this kind of conversation. Her mother??n??aw was somewhat reasonable, and from now on, Viola’s issues would be handled by Evelyn. Zoey was just there to listen.
Evelyn was infuriated by her daughter’s words. “Tell me, does he always bring her up in front of you?”
Viola’s eyes widened in disbelief. “He wouldn’t dare!”
*Does he mention her in front of his family? What about in front of outsiders?”
Viola replied, “No one in Valor Estate would bring it up except Freya. As for outsiders, would he dare to mention it? But even if he doesn’t say it, he must be thinking about it.”
“Evelyn was losing her patience.