Chapter 749

Carmen’s shoulders trembled as tears dripped down her cheeks.

Violet didn’t offer her any comfort. Instead, she turned to look down the alley.

Why wasn’t Ivy here yet?

After a moment, Carmen, her voice thick with emotion, said, “When I brought Mom back that day, she told me in the carriage not to trust anything my sister said. I think Mom already knew about everything, but I don’t understand why my sister would do that.”

Did Carmen finally believe Violet’s words?

Violet turned back to her, surprise etched on her face. “Your mom really said that to you? Then, she must know. As for why Celeste did it, your mom also probably knows. You should ask her when you get back.” Just then, Ivy rode into the alley on a donkey.

Violet waved her hand and called out, “Over here, Ivy!”

Ivy spotted them and approached, She was a bit confused as to why they weren’t waiting by Lester

Estate’s entrance.

“Why were you waiting here?”

Violet said. Then, she glanced at Carmen, “Don’t act out of impulse. Your mom’s condition is serious. Cari specifically told me to ensure she gets treated. You can disregard

eyes were red and swollen.

and

you two go ahead. I’ll be leaving,”

to argue with Carmen any further. She was aware her words could hurt, and she

Ms. Spencer. Please don’t

streamed down her face again as she spoke, and there was a shattered

doesn’t want me, and my sister wants to harm my mom. I just don’t understand why it’s come to this. Is the world truly so cruel? They are my family. Why would they

drowned out Carmen’s sobs. Her nose was red from crying, and Violet felt a pang of regret for

Even her martial arts master, Greta, was one of Eleanor’s

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such dire conditions, especially since Carmen had handed over her trust so readily to Carissa with that note. It was clear Carmen was someone who easily believed

walked back

in concern. “Her lung condition is very serious.

managed a weak smile. “Yes, I’ve been coughing up

stood anxiously to the side, her voice trembling when she asked, “Can

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