Chapter 517

Aster was trembling with anxiety. She rushed inside, her eyes immediately darting toward her grandson, who was still wailing in fright. After frantically checking him over from head to toe and confirming he had no injuries, she finally let out a shaky breath of relief. The maids nearby stood frozen, barely daring to breathe, terrified that the Second Madam would pin the blame for the young master’s distress on them. But their fears were unnecessary. Had Gwen not been present, they might not have escaped unscathed. Yet Gwen was there, and the incident had stemmed from her actions. Aster, who already despised her daughter-in-law, saw red. At that moment, Gwen was still being treated by the doctor. A large patch of her arm was scalded, the angry red burns looking gruesome. Her face was pale as she endured the sting of the ointment being applied. When she noticed her mother-in-law storming toward her with a thunderous expression, Gwen bit her lip and spoke weakly, "Mom, I'm sorry, it's my