Chapter 573
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slidn’t pion rove it Viola telostantly agreed after bred hesitation
Zoey didn’t require Viola to appear in person, given that she was now a
member of the Warren family. Instead,
to Alice, signing it as “Mrs. Warren“. The member of the Warren family, which was value of the two shops in money.
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only asked Vicle to wire a lesser
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After writing the letter, Viola handed it to Zoe really necessary to go through all this? 1 make was inappropriate.”
she returned the pendon and
said grudgingly, “asit seem like my remardage
Zoey replied, “When you married Barrett, you did so as the third lady of the Earl of Silverstone’s family. No one criticized your remarriage. I’ll be straightforward with you–this is to cut off any other thoughts you might
have.”
Viola laughed, though her anger was palpable. “What do you think I want? Do you really believe I’d want to divorce Barrett and run back to Thomas? You think you know me?”
“It’s good if you haven’t thought of it. Trust me, I know exactly how you are.” Zoey said.
Viola was fuming. “Zoey, everyone makes mistakes! I don’t know if you’ve ever made a mistake, but I haven’t caught you in one. So, stop throwing my past in my face. Although life in the Warren family isn’t ideal, at least my husband respects and loves me. I haven’t considered a divorce.
“Also, let’s not forget that this marriage was arranged with my brother’s best interests in mind, and Mrs. Murray acted as the matchmaker. Instead of being grateful, you continue to blame me. Aren’t you being a bit ungrateful?”
Zoey folded the letter calmly, her expression unchanged. “Don’t flatter yourself. I don’t owe you any gratitude. When Mrs. Murray came to arrange
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the marriage it was a negotiation has were offerent, the ang have simply issued a mammage edict. Why would then ma
someone ke Sarrett more than once
“You had the chance to understand what kind of person art was thefore agreeing to the marriage. Since that was the case, the mammase wasnt
forced on you, and you could have reftiged it.”
“Mom!” Vicia turned to Evelyn, her face aul of grievance. Be far
reason for not offending Mrs. Murray because of my brother?
keen on the marriage in the beginning.”
Evelyn sighed. “What’s the point of discuss his now?
Viola choked up, and wiped her eyes. “Tust want some fairness Set snee that incident happened: Zoey has always targeted me. Do you even seeme as family anymore?
“Of course, we consider you part of the family. Aren’t we doing is for your own good? If you retum the pension and the money from the shops youll have nothing left hanging over your head. You can live your life as a proc member of the Warren farmly without waiti
Viola wanted to argue that once she paid everything back, she wouldn’t owe the Farrell family anything. But what acqut Thomas Dan he owe ten? The thought hung in the air, but she didn’t care voice it, fearing Zoey would bring up that painful tocic again.
Both her in–laws and her family were a constant source of gress and wee was fed up. “Do whatever you want vewritten the letter you assets, and I’m done with this.”
With that, she stood up and left
Evelyn was reluctant to see her daughter distressed, and wanted to c
back to offer some comfort
However, Zoey said, “Mother, let her go
Evelyn frowned. Honestly, I don’t think she would have dung to Thomas There was really no need to push her too hard.”
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Zoey responded calmly, “Mother, my husband commands troops. With his limited abilities, he naturally attracts jealousy and discontent from many people. So, we have to be cautious and ensure everything is handled properly to avoid any criticism. You can’t only sympathize with Viola’s feelings and ignore the interests of everyone in our family.”
“How can you speak of your husband like that?” Evelyn said with a frown, clearly displeased.
“I’m only being honest, Mother. You know better than I do what my husband is capable of. Right now, the Southern Frontier is at peace. Do you really think the king would appoint him as the mars I if there were any real conflict?”
Evelyn was momentarily at a loss for words.
