Lilian was helping Guy treat Evan's injuries, but her mind kept wandering.
Bobby was probably scared away by her words earlier, but he likely went to see Lily and Renee afterward. Compared to Lily's naivety, her mother Renee must be more cunning and malicious. Bobby's trouble at the pub was definitely at Renee's behest.
The subsequent developments of this matter are quite telling.
If the rumors are true, and young master Parish really wants to marry her, then Parish will definitely help her resolve this situation when her family encounters this problem. He will either give her a gold coin directly or use his status as the lord's son to scare away those who want to extort money.
But if Lilian's family can't come up with the money, or if no one stands up for them, then the rumors will ju
