Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1077

Viola's heart was as cold as ice. She couldn't understand why she kept ending up in this situation.

Divorce was always a last resort—something she had never wanted to resort to unless absolutely necessary. She turned to her father-in-law Jonathan and her brother-in-law Benjamin, hoping they could help persuade Barrett. She even went so far as to seek Charlotte's support, who had long been indifferent to their affairs.

The death of Amelia had utterly hardened Charlotte's heart. So, it was surprising that she agreed after hearing what Viola said. "Return to the military and starting from the bottom again? That's a good idea. I support it."

Viola knew better than to rely on Charlotte. But she thought since the woman was still an elder in the family, Barrett might listen if she stepped in to persuade him.

After hearing the words, Viola angrily swept the cup off the table. "If you won't help, at least spare us the cold remarks."

With that, she stood up and left.

Jonathan and Benjamin didn't try to persuade Barrett. It wasn't that they agreed with Barrett becoming a common soldier. The truth was, asking Zoey for help was unrealistic. Although the two families were supposed to support each other after the marriage, the Warren family's influence was all but gone.

What was the point of continuing to help someone who could offer nothing in return? Even a dog would grow tired of it.

After trying—and failing—Viola returned to Silverstone Estate.

She made her intentions clear: she wanted a divorce. She couldn't stay in the Warren family, not when the man who once held such power was now nothing more than a common soldier. The ridicule would be unbearable. Besides, no one knew when the king might take the estate back. Would she have to rent a home then?

Naturally, Evelyn didn't allow it. She immediately sent for Zoey, but was told Zoey had gone to Skye Embroidery.

In truth, Zoey had deliberately gone away. She had already heard from Poppy about Viola's plans.

Her younger sister-in-law's impulsiveness annoyed Zoey, who didn't want to offer any advice that might later be thrown back at her. Of course, she wasn't happy about Viola's repeated threats of divorce and returning to her family. It would surely affect the marriages of her children.

But what could she do?

Zoey couldn't stop Viola from returning to stay at Silverstone Estate. In this world, a woman wasn't considered part of her birth family after she was married. However, Zoey herself had a daughter. She couldn't bring herself to turn her back on Viola like that.

Avoiding it altogether seemed simpler.