Chapter 429 Proving Herself
Ingrid had always carried the burden of regret for her inability to stand up for Melody during her years at the Shields' Mansion.
Over time, she had chosen to compromise, seeking an early retirement cushioned by the Shields' generous pension plan.
Those compromises had stretched on for so long that she had almost forgotten what courage felt like.
But when she saw Tyrell's arrival, her eyes filled with tears.
Finally, someone had come to care for Melody, who had endured so much under the Shields.
A glimmer of hope arose that more people would stand by Melody in the future.
Yet, the wounds and injustices of the past couldn't simply be ignored. The truth needed to come to light, but it would require someone to spark that revelation.
Ingrid was determined to be that spark, even if it meant putting everything on the line.
Sean froze, momentarily at a loss.
Edgar was still in Ingrid's grasp, and provoking her could lead to harm coming to him, souring relations between Edgar and the Shields.
On top of that, Sean trusted that Suzanna would never do anything to hurt Cameron. But even if he wanted to defend Suzanna, how could he clear her name?
Knox, who had some expertise in incense materials and a strong interest in Cleussau's ancient traditions, had dabbled in the study of incense blending.
Although his knowledge wasn't deep enough to specialize, he found himself intrigued by the idea of 'Slumber Incense' mentioned by Ingrid.
The claim that it could stimulate neurons when combined with massage fascinated him further, revealing just how profound Cleussau's culture truly was.
Her vulnerability stirred the protective instincts of many people around her. Who could bring themselves to hurt someone so clearly upset and resolute?
A few onlookers couldn't help but glare at Ingrid, thinking she was being unreasonable.
"Alright, I can blend the incense," Suzanna said. "I'll list the materials. Mr. Norman, please have someone gather them.
"Also, since we need space to prepare the incense, the operating room won't work. Can we move to another location?
"Mrs. Ingrid, I've agreed to make the incense and prove my innocence. Please release Mr. Norman. He's innocent, and we shouldn't involve outsiders in our family matters."
Each of Suzanna's requests was so reasonable that no one could object. By doing so, she unwittingly pressured Ingrid to release Edgar first.
Ingrid's hands shook. As an elderly woman, she was risking everything in this negotiation with Suzanna.
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