Her Graceful War Song (Carissa Sinclair)
Chapter 762

Chapter 762

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 Barrett 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 Barrett’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 replace 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–in–law 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 Barrett 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 Barrett 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 replace some peace.”

Evelyn said, “Viola is pregnant now, yet everyone in the Warren family, including your brother–in–law, 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 Barrett decided to be together, there’s no point in making a fuss. After all, she’s carrying Barrett’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 Barrett over for a proper Talk. We need to encourage them to settle this peacefully. What do you think?”

Evelyn wasn’t aware that Barrett 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, Barrett 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 Barrett 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 Carissa 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 Barrett and Viola’s argument, even mentioning how Viola had slapped Barrett.