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.

and the mistresses of the house were all paid for with

Sebastian to come and treat you. Your illness required Snowdrop Pills made by Sebastian, which cost several silver coins per pill, not to mention other medicines. If you don't have a record of how many pills

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 for the pills, and only then did Sebastian agree to sell them to your family. However, he said that because of your disrespectful behavior, he would no longer

glanced at the

nothing but baseless accusations without evidence. However, everything I've mentioned can be verified. Please don't leave just yet. I will send someone to invite the officials, Lord Sinclair, and Sebastian to come and

the matter."

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

her, or did she not wrong. you? The divorce was meant to sever all ties between our families, but you come here today, wailing and accusing Lady Sinclair of being ungrateful and unfaithful.

When did I ever try to seize

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deny

Also, bring the neighbors who

"Wait!" Rebecca cried.

stood up, her body swaying as she

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