Laura ushered Jake into the room, where he said, "My lady, Mr. Curtis sent me to take you back to the Richardson family."

Leanne was puzzled. Why hadn't Curtis called her himself?

She set aside her gardening shears and took off her gloves. "I'll just wash my hands and be right there."

It had been a while since she last visited home after encountering Hanley there.

The mysteries surrounding the Richardson family, especially the secrets Mary kept, made it hard for Leanne to look at them the same way.

Returning to the Richardson family brought those unresolved questions back into focus.

Distracted, Jake parked at a rarely used side entrance. Only when Leanne stepped out did she realize where they were.

was about to ask why, a servant from the Richardson family opened the door from inside, as if waiting specifically for

mansion's layout was a maze leading to the living room. As she navigated the twists and turns, passing a closed parlor, she overheard voices

door of the

with her cane. Her spirits only lifted when talking about Leanne. "How was Anne's

"Great."

suit that seemed

as you're both happy. Anne quit her job. It's a good time for her to rest. She's been

always lets people boss her at work without complaining at home. If it weren't for that news report, I wouldn't have known

wants to study, that's fine. She's always been sharp, perfect for academia. Once she's finished, we can open a clinic for her, so she won't have to work so hard and

about," she retorted. "If you dare upset Anne, I'd come back from my grave

moment of silence, he promised, "I won't

a printed photo across the coffee table to her,

up a memorial for Joseph and Rose at

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