In this episode, Henry's mother confronts his wife, accusing her of being a poor orphan unworthy of the family and demands she agrees to a divorce. The wife refuses, insisting Henry would not treat her this way and demands he tell her himself. Henry confirms he wants a divorce, revealing that his late father left their assets to Henry's sister, Flora, not to the wife. Facing rejection and loss of inheritance, the wife is shocked and conflicted just as Henry's mother mocks her presence, deepening her isolation and raising the stakes for her next move.