Nora returns to her father's house to claim her share as the eldest sister, sparking an immediate confrontation. Family members refuse to accept her, verbally abuse and physically strike someone; Finley is accused of prompting Nora's return. A relative invokes Mr. Llyod's decision to entrust the family to Nora and threatens to reveal another will, raising the inheritance stakes. Nora insists they call her by name and rejects being labeled a bastard child. The scene closes with a brother's violent order, 'Kill this b*stard child right now!', leaving her claim and safety unresolved.