Chapter 2197 Family Ledger
- Cecilia was shocked. Elena's calm confession hovered between them like cold smoke she could not wave away. So every utility bill, every leaking roof, every servant's wage at Rainsworth Manor had been shouldered by Elena alone. This was beyond unfair.
- "Aunt Elena, I was wrong. Please, don't be mad at me."
- Miranda was no fool. If they really split, the entire weight of running the manor would drop onto her narrow shoulders. Money, decisions, endless complaints—she could almost feel the coffers draining already.