Rebecca POV：

I squeezed Matthew's hand under the table, gesturing for him to stop in moderation.

It was only then that Matthew mused, as if he had made a big decision, "A straight pardon is definitely out of the question, her contempt for the crown is already criminal, but for Rebecca's sake I can make concessions, except ......"

He paused briefly and looked over at Lady Klein, wanting to speak.

Mrs Klein saw hope, she had only heard Matthew say that she was guilty of the charges and was worried that it would cost Christian his position, but of course she wasn't worried about Christian, just that she wouldn't be...