Chapter 1647

Arthur did not know how to write and could not compose a letter. Hence, he lost touch with Evelyn after three years.

He had initially assumed that she would have already wed upon his return. To his surprise, the person he had longed for was still waiting for him at home.

Although they hadn't seen each other in years, their reunion was natural, as if they had never been apart. They quickly confirmed their relationship after that.

Arthur hired a matchmaker to formalize their union, and they soon set a date for the wedding.

The couple were engrossed in the preparations for their new life together, eagerly anticipating their future. Little did they know, tragedy was on the horizon.

A series of gruesome murders began plaguing the town. The perpetrator targeted young women, committing heinous acts before taking their lives.

In just six months, four lives were brutally taken, causing the people to panic. Women were afraid to venture out alone.

Evelyn was employed at a textile factory. Arthur

had fancied a girl from a prominent family whose dowry demands were unreasonably high. The Thornfield family could not

deeply embarrassed and enraged by her family's actions. Despite her usual gentle demeanor, she had

those days, women had

another marriage for their daughter. They were convinced that they would eventually

but to give in. He could not stand to

little money left. Even with assistance from relatives and friends, he

they had today. Miners had

come up with the remaining funds for the dowry with

Arthur still waited for Evelyn at the entrance of the textile factory every time she

one day, a heavy rain came. The downpour caused the mine entrance to collapse. It took the miners a

into dry clothes and hurried to pick up Evelyn. The skies were dark. Upon his arrival, he found the factory gate securely locked, and Evelyn

was not there. Her co-workers said she waited at the gate for half an hour and left, saying she

the people at the mine hadn't

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