Heather covered Leona's mouth and warned, "Don't you dare say those words again! You're a duchess with an annual stipend and land of your own. You can support yourself without depending on the earl's family.

"As for your husband, I believe he'll come to his senses. That woman... that woman is Grand Princess Eleanor's illegitimate daughter. She's up to something by coming into this household."

Leona's heart sank further. She didn't care who Ruby was. No matter how scheming or filthy her methods were, none of this would've happened if Samuel had believed Leona. Leona had already given up on Samuel.

Seeing her daughter's silence, Heather assumed she would listen and continued, "Trust your mother. Once the child is born, your husband will change his mind. And when the old matriarch sees her great- grandchild, how could she not love the child? They'll be good to you. You just need to endure. Things will get better after this rough patch.

"The real problem is that old matriarch-she caused all this. Your father-in-law and mother-in-law were both against that wretched Ruby entering the household. When I saw her today, I understood why your husband was bewitched by her.

"Despite her ragged appearance, she has a certain frail charm. But no matter her identity, real or fake, the earl's family will never keep her. She's someone Grand Princess Eleanor sent to a brothel. Does the earl's family dare defy Grand Princess Eleanor by keeping her?"

the wrong choice, you'll have to bear the consequences. You know why we've kept such a low profile all

girl! After everything I've said, why are you still thinking about divorce? As for those two people your cousin arranged for you, you should send them away. I heard it was

here to protect me. If Alana and Leah hadn't been there today, do you think I would've only been

out for you?

you. Everyone else has ulterior motives, even if they don't show it. If you're doing well, they'll be jealous. If you're struggling, they'll pretend to pity you. But none of

get a divorce, you won't let me

hardened as

won't let you come home. I won't allow you to get a divorce If you keep talking like this, I'll go to Hell Monarch Estate tomorrow

"Please don't go to her. It's not her

Knowing her daughter's weakness,

well-behaved child. How could you come up with something so rebellious on your own? Let me tell you this: if you dare bring up divorce again, I'll blame your

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