Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 164

Rebecca had no way to respond.

After all, she hadn't provided even a single item of compensation! There wasn't a stitch or thread to account for!

She could only continue to wail, "Whether there was any

compensation, Carissa knows in her heart. Just ask her, and you'll find out."

*Madam Warren, there's no need to cry," Frederic continued in a calm voice. "If there was compensation, just state the items and the amount of gold and silver involved. There were officials present during the divorce, so it's easy to verify."

"Furthermore," Frederick went on, still speaking in a measured tone, you said you treated Lady Sinclair like your own daughter. When the Duke of Northwatch's family was annihilated, you claim you stayed by her side day and night.

"While this may be partly true, it's not the whole story. At that time, you were ill. It was Lady Sinclair who stayed with you day and night, attending to your every need. From the moment she married into your family, she cared for you while General Warren was away on campaign. She scarcely had time to stay in her own quarters.

had financial difficulties, and there was no money for expenses. Throughout the year, the clothes for the master and the mistresses of the house were all paid for with Lady Sinclair's dowry. From Mr. Warren to your youngest daughter, every single item from hairpins to shoes was covered by Lady Sinclair's dowry. Even the

that Lady Sinclair forbade Sebastian from treating you is even more absurd. When she married into your family, your illness was already worsening. It was she who invited Sebastian to come and treat you. Your illness required Snowdrop Pills made by Sebastian, which cost several silver coins per pill,

would be good to have him come. We can ask whether Lady Sinclair barred him from treating you, or if it's because he despised your family's immoral behavior and was unwilling to sell you Snowdrop Pills. In the end, it was your second daughter-in-law who had to kneel at the physician's office to beg

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accusations without evidence. However, everything I've mentioned can be verified. Please don't leave just

the matter."

into tears again. Carissa has achieved military honors, so naturally, everyone will side with you. It's useless

sever all ties between our families, but you come here today, wailing and accusing Lady Sinclair of being ungrateful and unfaithful. You initiated this disturbance,

When did I ever try to seize

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need for you to deny it so

and instructed one of the servants, "Invite Lord Sinclair and the officials over. Also, bring the neighbors who were present

"Wait!" Rebecca cried.

up, her body swaying as