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.

servant from the Richardson family

was a maze leading to the living room. As she navigated the twists and turns, passing a closed

door

settling onto the couch with her cane. Her spirits only lifted when

"Great."

her in a suit

happy. Anne quit her job. It's a good time

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

frailty, Mary went on, "If she 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

you dare upset Anne, I'd come back from my

moment of silence, he promised, "I

photo across the coffee table

memorial for Joseph and Rose at the chapel, dedicating prayers

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