Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 448

Viola's expression froze.

The Farrell family? It was a distant memory she had nearly forgotten.

She hurriedly took a seat in a corner, unsure who from the Farrell family had come. Her former mother-in-law was unlikely to be here, as she had long preferred to stay at home and rarely ventured out.

However, just as she settled down, she saw Opal assisting her former mother-in-law, Alice, into the room, followed by several young women from the Farrell family.

"Madam Opal." Carissa quickly stepped forward, greeting Opal and then Alice politely. "How is your health, Madam Alice?"

Seeing Carissa, Alice's eyes softened with sympathy, and she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. But she knew the importance of today's occasion and managed to keep her emotions in check, smiling as she replied, "Thank you, Lady Carissa. Everything is well."

After speaking, Alice, along with Opal and the children, went forward to pay their respects to Helen and exchanged pleasantries with the attending princesses. Alice's gaze swept across the room, and she noticed Viola.

She was momentarily taken aback, then walked straight to Viola. "Viola, it's been a long time. How have you been?"

Alice was unaware of Viola's marriage. Despite the uproar in the capital about the simultaneous weddings of Viola and the Hell Monarch's princess consort, Opal had ordered that no one should mention Viola's marriage to Barrett in Alice's presence.

As a result, Alice had remained in the dark.

The others in the room also realized that Alice was unaware of the situation.

The atmosphere grew awkwardly silent. Even those who usually enjoyed the drama of such events remained unusually quiet.

Alice's situation was truly tragic. She had three sons, two of whom died young. Only Thomas survived. Despite his early fame and valor on the battlefield, he perished in combat and would never return.

So when Alice, with tears in her eyes, addressed Viola as if she were still her daughter-in-law, it inevitably tugged at the heartstrings of everyone present.

Viola stood up, her voice barely audible as she said, "Madam Alice, I am well, thanks to your kindness."

Alice's face went pale. When her son died in battle, she didn't want her daughter-in-law to remain a widow for the rest of her life, so she allowed Viola to leave, hoping Viola would find someone who would treat her well.

She never expected that it would be Barrett, who was known for seeking another wife after his military successes.

Alice had a low opinion of Barrett. She believed that the Farrell family, being a family of military officials, would not behave in such a manner. The fact that Viola had married Barrett was beyond her expectations.

Alice's voice trembled slightly as she asked, "Does… Does he treat you well?"

Once the question was out, she felt she had overstepped.

Viola and the Farrell family were no longer connected.

"Yes, he does," Viola said, clearly wanting to end the conversation. She also didn't want Serena holding onto her any longer, so she pulled her arm away and suggested, "Let's not stay here any longer. Why don't we go outside and enjoy the flowers?"