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“My lady, you shouldn’t go! They won’t say anything good, and it will only upset you,” Lulu protested,
“It’s no trouble. When they sought to have Blake divorce me, they said all sorts of things to me. What’s a bit of unpleasantness now?”
With that, Sophie casually strode out. Lulu and the other maids had no choice but to follow closely behind.
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“That’s right, Sophiel” she said. “You shouldn’t forget the kindness we showed you! When your family was wiped out, Mom was worried you would 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?”
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“Sophie, on the day of your divorce, you promised you would always consider me as your mother. That’s why, when you left our family, I emptied our entire fortune as compensation, tearing you would suffer. How could you turn around and forget all that? And now, you refuse to let Sebastian come and treat me
When Sophie divorced and moved out of Valor Estate, it was true that many items were taken. The common people had witnessed it Jarge and small items, including partition screens, stools, chairs, and even daily necessities, were all carried away by the Devin 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 Jaffe family’s matriarch? Banning Sebastian from treating her is practically condemning her to death!” “This is too cruel! The Jaffe family’s matriarch was not 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 then daughter-in-law. That is truly are.”
“Isn’t that the truth? General Jaffe and General Ernst were granted a marriage edict, but it was just a secondary marriage. It didn’t affect the position of the primary wife. I don’t understand why this has become such a big issue. Lady Devin 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 Jaffe,” 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 Devin 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 Devin’s marriage to General Blake. 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 Jaffe, you claimed you emptied your family’s entire fortune as compensation. May I ask what exactly you compensated us with?” 1
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, Sophie knows in her heart. Just ask her, and you’ll find out.”
*Madam Jaffe, 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 Devin 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 Devin 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 Jaffe was away on campaign. She scarcely had time to stay in her own quarters.
“Moreover, the Jaffe family has 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 Devin’s dowry. From Mr. Jaffe to your youngest daughter, every single item from hairpins to shoes was covered by Lady Devin’s dowry. Even the second branch of the family was included.
“Lastly, the claim that Lady Devin 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, not to mention other medicines. If you don’t have a record of how many pills you took, Sebastian does. Would you like me to have him come over to clarify?”
Frederick paused, then continued, “Perhaps it would be good to have him come. We can ask whether Lady Devin 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 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 visit you.”
Frederick glanced at the crowd.
“What Madam Jaffe has said so far is 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 Devin, and Sebastian to come and clarify the matter.”
Rebecca choked for a moment before bursting into tears again. Sophie has achieved military honors, so naturally, everyone will side with you. It’s useless to bring anyone here! She was never wronged during her time in my family.”
Frederick sneered. “Did you not wrong 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 Devin of being ungrateful and unfaithful. You initiated this disturbance, so don’t be surprised if I expose your attempts to tarnish her name and seize her dowry under the pretense of accusing her of disloyalty.”
Rebecca shivered. “Don’t make false accusations! When did I ever try to seize her dowry?”
“There’s no need for you to deny it so anxiously, Madam Jaffe,” Frederick replied.
Then, he turned and instructed one of the servants, “Invite Lord Devin and the officials over. Also, bring the neighbors who were present when General Jaffe and Lady Devin divorced. Let them give their fair judgment.”
“Wait!” Rebecca cried.
She slowly stood up, her body swaying as she smiled miserably.
“The situation has come to this, so the past grudges should be set aside. But I genuinely cared for Sophie! If she doesn’t appreciate that, I won’t hold it against her. Although it was a marriage edict granted by the king, it’s also true that my family failed her first. Alas, she wasn’t willing to accept a concubine…”
“Enough!”Support
Lily stepped forward to interrupt Rebecca’s pitiful display, her expression fierce.
“What do you mean, it was a marriage edict granted by the king? Wasn’t it General Jaffe who requested the marriage through his military achievements?
“And don’t talk about concubines! What General Jaffe wanted was a legitimate wife! When the royal edict was issued, General Jaffe and General Ernst came to see Lady Devin. Would you like me to repeat what heartless words they uttered?
“General Jaffe said that after marrying General Ernst, he would never set foot in Lady Devin’s room again. She was only to manage the household and continue using her dowry to support the Jaffe family. They expected Lady Devin to care for any children General Jaffe and General Ernst had, which would give Lady Devin some form of purpose.
“Also, General Ernst demanded a high dowry. Since the Jaffe family couldn’t provide it, they demanded Lady Devin to lend them the money. She was willing, but she wouldn’t give it outright. Because of that, you accused her of being heartless and ungrateful.