-Erika recalled Kathryn’s reminder, so she leaned closer to Shiloh and whispered, “Are you still dreaming about marrying into the Queen family and becoming the eldest young lady? It’s amusing to note that while both you and Hayden are female, Hugh is the only young master in the Queen family.”

Shiloh stared at Erika in disbelief.

Erika decided not to dwell on the topic. After sharing her thoughts with Shiloh and seeing her incredulous expression, she cheerfully addressed her two sisters-in-law, saying, “Come on, let’s go inside. It’s freezing out here.”

As she turned to head back, she warned the aunt accompanying her, “In the future, this b!tch is not allowed to stay in my wedding room without my permission. If my husband dares to let her in again, he should consider whether he can handle his mother’s wrath.”

Shiloh sat frozen on the ground, lost in contemplation.

Before long, the three brothers arrived.

They noticed Shiloh sitting on the ground, alternating between laughter and tears; her red, swollen face was marked with fingerprints, the corners of her mouth were stained with blood, her hair was disheveled, her clothes hung loosely, her lips were purple from the cold, and she appeared completely… unhinged.

Marco felt a wave of distress wash over him.

“Shiloh.”

The three brothers rushed over.

Once Erika and her two sisters-in-law departed, the onlookers dispersed.

Of course, rumors about Shiloh quickly circulated throughout Jensburg.

Marco removed his suit jacket and draped it over Shiloh. His two brothers helped her to her feet, one on each side.

“Elder brother.”

Shiloh finally came to her senses, threw herself into Marco’s arms, and began to cry. Through her tears, she exclaimed, “It was the eldest sister-in-law! The eldest, second, and third sisters-in-law attacked me like this. They are just getting revenge on me for helping you!”

The only person who knows I’m here must be Kathryn. She and her sisters-in-law have conspired against me. My elder brother, dad, and I shared the half bottle of wine you gave to dad. Elder brother, you can’t conspire against me like this. With dad, the only explanation for his behavior is that it’s the medicine given to him by my sister-in-law.”

Marco quickly replied, “Shiloh, don’t talk nonsense about such matters. If you don’t have evidence, keep quiet. Mom is still upset.”

He understood that his wife had indeed plotted against Shiloh. Shiloh had been cast aside by Matriarch Farrell, leading Marco to favor Erika. As a united couple, if Matriarch Farrell punished Erika, Marco would suffer the consequences as well.

“Second brother and third brother, take Shiloh away for now. I’ll check inside,” Marco instructed, pushing Shiloh toward his younger brothers as he headed into the villa. At that moment, his wife emerged, accompanied by her two sisters-in-law.

Erika exclaimed, “Marco, you didn’t really think you could get away with this, did you? What did your mother say that night that you didn’t hear? How dare you secretly bring her here to live in our wedding room without my consent? If you want to risk your life, do it alone; don’t drag me and the kids down with you.

“Mom is returning from the hospital soon. If she learns what you’ve done behind her back, it will only make things worse for you. Don’t assume that just because you are her biological son, she won’t take action against you. You’re not Kathryn, and you have no claim to the inheritance. She can easily disown you and throw you out of the house. The same goes for you two. Do you really want to be kicked out and endanger your wife and children?”

Marco’s younger brothers…

She immediately pushed Shiloh away, causing him to become unstable and fall to the ground. She groaned in pain, yet no one came to her aid.