Chapter 837

Ivy said, "Although my mentor doesn't want to treat Madam Rebecca, he keeps an eye on Madam Amelia since she comes for Snowdrop Pills. Every time she buys medicine, he instructs the shop assistants to ask about her situation. Madam Amelia has become familiar with them and often vents.

"Yesterday, she didn't say much, but they noticed she had been crying. Previously, she talked about managing the household and caring for her mother-in-law. Madam Viola manages the accounts, but Madam Amelia receives only a small amount of money. When she can't cover household expenses, she sells or pawns her possessions. It sounds like she's under immense pressure."

They arrived at Lily's room to find Frederick still there. They were catching up while Lutu sat nearby.

Lily's complexion was poor. Hearing about Amelia, she sighed and said, "Madam Amelia is too weak. She lacks a backbone and can't stand up for herself. Her family situation is complicated. Her father, a minor official out of town, has essentially been demoted.

"The Warren family isn't much better, but she has no support from her natal family. A biological father doesn't easily become a stepfather after remarrying. So, no matter how difficult things are at Valor Estate, she has to endure. After all, there are children involved."

"It sounds like she's used to suffering in silence," Violet said.

Lily shook her head. "Enduring suffering isn't about getting used to it. When someone has to bear it, there comes a day when they can't take it anymore. I don't know what's happening in the Warren family, but if she can't manage there, she has no other options—a dead end. She can't rely on her family."

Lily sighed again. "That's why she came to Lady Carissa, asking for Snowdrop Pills for Madam Rebecca. Otherwise, she risked being expelled. Lady Carissa understood her predicament, suggesting Madam Amelia go to Arcane Sanctum to kneel. This would at least give her a reputation for being dutiful, making it harder for the Warren family to dismiss her."

Ivy chimed in, "I've seen many like her. They endure more than anyone and swallow every grievance. But once they reach their limit, they can react more violently than expected."

Frederick sighed. "So, she was sitting outside the estate—at her wit's end? We can't ignore this. Lady Carissa just started her official duties, and now this happens Madam Amelia probably didn't mean any harm. She must be desperate. Let's focus on bringing her back first."

Violet added, "Jacob sent people to look for her. The Warren family hasn't reported anything, so that's all we can do for now."

If the Warren family had filed a report, the Royal Citadel, Capital Guard, and Garrison Unit could have been mobilized. As it stands, only Hell Monarch Estate's people are searching. This made Violet wonder if the Warren family had also sent anyone.

Before heading to Capital Guard headquarters, Violet asked Claire to gather information about unusual movements from Valor Estate.

Violet waited at Capital Guard headquarters until after lunch for Carissa's return. Thankfully, Carissa's early morning training at Meadow Ridge had prepared her for grueling court sessions. However, she realized it had been a while; readjustment would take time.

As soon as she spotted Violet, Carissa rushed over and sat beside her, resting her head on her friend's shoulder as she yawned repeatedly. "I'm so tired! Did you come to invite me to lunch? Because I can't eat—I just want to sleep."

"Poor thing! You don't have to keep this job, you know? Morning court sessions are held daily, meaning early mornings all week!" Violet replied.

"Yeah," Carissa murmured, eyes closed. "At least I get one day off every five."

"The last time we had a break, we didn't even get to shop or eat together," Violet lamented.

After her brief commiseration, she shifted to more serious matters. "By the way, you know Amelia from the Warren family? The gatekeeper found her sitting by the stone lion at Northwatch Estate's entrance this morning. She'd clearly been there a while. After the gates opened, she left, and Frederick couldn't catch her."

Carissa opened her eyes. "Amelia? What was she doing sitting outside Northwatch Estate?"

"I have no idea. She probably sat there for a long time, arriving before dawn. Oh, and Ivy mentioned Amelia cried when buying medicine at Arcane Sanctum yesterday. I wonder if she faced hardship at home," Violet explained.