With Benjamin Amplia and Serena in tow, Carissa alighted from the carriage and twisted her ankle. She sat down right in front of Northwatch Estate and began to wail.

"Tasa and the others treated you like their own daughter! You never broke any rules while married into our family! Your divorce was granted by the court. How could you hold such a grudge against me? You know Sebastian's medicine is needed for my survival, but you refuse to let him treat me! Are you trying to kill me?"

Seven joined in the crying.

"That's right, Carissa," one said. "You shouldn't forget the kindness we showed you! When your family was wiped out, Mom worried you'd be depressed. She stayed by your side day and night, even sleeping with you to help you through those hard times. How can you be so heartless now?"

Rebecca clutched her chest, sobbing heartbreakingly, yet still speaking clearly.

"Carissa, on the day of your divorce, you promised you would always consider me your mother. That's why, when you left our family, I emptied our entire fortune as compensation, fearing you would suffer. How could you turn around and forget all that? And now, you refuse to let Sebastian treat me!"

When Carissa divorced and moved out of Valor Estate, many items were taken. Common people witnessed it: large and small items, including partition screens, stools, chairs, and even daily necessities, were all carried away by the Sinclair family's servants.

Rebecca's dramatic display convinced the onlookers, who began to murmur among themselves.

"If it's a divorce, then it should be a clean break. Why make things difficult for the Warren family's matriarch? Banning Sebastian from treating her is practically condemning her to death!"

"This is too cruel! The Warren family's matriarch wasn't unreasonable. She didn't impose any rules on the new bride. When the Duke of Northwatch's family was wiped out, she still cared for and comforted her daughter-in-law. That is truly rare."

"Isn't that the truth? General Warren and General Yates were granted a marriage edict, but it was just a secondary marriage. It didn't affect the primary wife's position. I don't understand why this has become such a big issue. Lady Sinclair is so narrow-minded!"

"The Duke of Northwatch was always upright and honorable, and his sons were all loyal and righteous. How is it that she's so different from her father and brothers? Her actions are too extreme! She should be careful of retribution."

Frederick and the two senior maids stood at the gate of Northwatch Estate, showing no hurry to argue. They listened with cold detachment as the crowd murmured and criticized.

Gradually, Rebecca's cries turned to silent sobs. With only the crowd's comments filling the air, Frederick took a step forward and spoke.

"Madam Warren," he began, "I am Frederick, the steward of Northwatch Estate. Since you're unwell, it would be best if you didn't sit on the ground. Please return to your carriage, and I will ask a few questions."

Although Frederick had difficulty moving, he stood straight, his voice calm and unassertive.

Rebecca looked up at him, her gaze fiery. "You're just a steward! How can you represent her and respond to me? Bring her out so I can ask her directly if she intends to drive my family to its end!"

Frederick smiled. "I manage the affairs of the estate, both inside and out. If every issue and person requires Lady Sinclair to appear, then I would be failing in my duties as a steward."

He took a lengthy list from Lily's hand, which unfurled and dragged on the ground.

"This is the dowry list for Lady Sinclair's marriage to General Barrett. It includes gold, silver, jewelry, fertile lands, and all manner of furniture and daily necessities. Everything is on record with the government. What was taken away at the time of the divorce was part of the dowry. Madam Warren, you claimed you emptied your family's entire fortune as compensation. May I ask what exactly you compensated us with?"

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