Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1144

The notion of keeping family matters private was something Riley had always held dear, but at this moment, she couldn't care less. Still, she found herself cowed by Carissa's commanding presence.

Holding back her tears of frustration, she followed Carissa's instructions and led her mom, sister-in-law, and aunt into the main hall of Silverstone Estate.

Caspian hadn't finished his shift yet, so only Luna was there with a group of servants and maids, facing so many people. She wasn't used to such a situation, so she sent someone to call for Viola.

However, when Viola heard that Carissa had arrived, she became even more unwilling to come out. In the end, it was Zoey, despite her high fever, who insisted on coming out to handle the situation.

Seeing Zoey's condition, Carissa couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy. In just a few days, she had visibly lost weight. Her complexion was pale and sickly, her lips flushed with fever, and she was so weak she could barely walk without support.

Carissa had always been close to Zoey. Now knowing that she was Isaac's sister-in-law, she felt even closer to her.

Seeing how unwell Zoey was but still coming out to handle things for Viola, Carissa said, "If Ms. Prince won't come out, then please ask Madam Prince to come out. Why should a sick person have to work?"

"My mother-in-law is also ill, Your Grace," Luna replied.

Riley wasn't the type to make unreasonable demands. She had just been holding her frustration in and only wanted to ask Viola one question. Once that was answered, Riley would stop being upset.

With red-rimmed eyes, she said, "I don't want to make things difficult for anyone. I just want to ask Ms. Prince one thing—when she went to Arcane Sanctum that day, was it on purpose to see my husband, or did she go to buy medicine? I just want her to answer me honestly.

"If it was really just to buy medicine and it was a coincidence that she ran into him, then I'll admit I've been unreasonable. I know I've embarrassed my husband and ruined General Farrell's reputation. I'll apologize for all of it. Even if I get cast out, I'll accept it."

She spoke clearly, and it was obvious that she hadn't been able to stop thinking about this matter for the past few days. She kept going over all the details in her mind.

At first, Riley had trusted her instincts completely. She believed that Viola had intentionally sought out Silas. If it had only been to buy Snowdrop Pills, why would a married woman like her show herself like that? She didn't live in Silverstone Estate anymore after her marriage. Besides, there were so many people at Silverstone Estate who could have gone instead!

When Viola had spoken to Silas, her eyes had been red-rimmed, as if she had suffered some great injustice. It hardly seemed like the behavior of someone merely purchasing medicine.

But after the past few days and the advice Riley had received, Silas himself had insisted that she was being unreasonable. Perhaps she had been too suspicious. Maybe it was her jealousy clouding her judgment.

Asking Viola was Riley's last act of stubbornness. She knew it wouldn't change anything, but if she didn't confront her, she would never be able to live with herself. It had already become a joke, so why should Viola be allowed to escape all the blame?

Now, the Garrison Unit was here, and the Hell Monarch's princess consort herself had come. Even the lady of the Earl of Silverstone's household had come out to handle this matter, despite being in poor health. Though they hadn't said a word, Riley suddenly felt that she had been unreasonable, foolish, and reckless.

Tears streamed down her face as she whispered, "I'm sorry. I didn't mean for things to turn out like this. But if I hadn't caused a scene, I couldn't have gone on living with myself."