Norman knew Elisa had already found the Lynch family, so he set his sights on luring them into his trap.

Seeing Elisa's firm rejection, Mr. Lynch knew not to push his luck. He didn't want to upset her and risk losing her help.

He was aware of her boundaries and knew that he had to tread carefully.

Soon after, Elisa left with Gareth.

"I need to return to the hotel to get my things," she said. "We're headed in different directions, so we'll have to part ways."

Elisa pressed her lips into a thin line, her eyes reflecting a determined glint.

Gareth's eyebrows rose in surprise. "How is that in a different direction? Aren't we both staying at the hotel?"

Elisa pursed her lips into a pout. "I'm heading back to get my things. Why are you going there? I'll just go straight home after I get my things," she responded, baffled by his comment.

"I don't think that will be feasible," Gareth quickly interjected.

Elisa's eyebrows knotted with annoyance.

"Why?" she asked ruefully.

home. Did you

spoke slowly, enunciating his words clearly. Elisa kept

and Rachel's words echoed in

keep meddling

you know how to use it. I have other things to attend to, so I won't return to Wickam Manor today. And I won't be staying over there from

'Cough.'

line between them,

dull and lifeless. "I'm already in such a terrible state," he said, his voice hoarse. "And I'm afraid for

I'm meeting

even though she hadn't planned

all, he was the one who had prompted

she knew that mentioning Will would get

Gareth's eyes turned cold at the mention

He lowered his voice even further as if to emphasize the gravity of his

I lying to you about my appointment with Will?" Elisa was baffled by his accusation. "Do you want me to call

he heard her response. He clenched his

no intention

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