Kristian stepped indoors and sneakily glanced at Bella.

“Who else in Seamarsh carries the same repute? However, during my stay, I overheard some details about the Clarks.

“What’s the matter?”

Noticing Bella’s interest, Kristian proceeded, “There’s a tale I heard, a lady visited Matthew’s residence, posing as a relative.

She might have been an opportunist, aiming to attach herself to Matthew.

Tragically, she met her demise at the hands of Matthew and his associates.

“What?” Bella exclaimed, taken aback by his revelation.

Kristian feigned fear and added, “The scene was terrifying.

Several men pursued and confronted her, leading to her demise on the street.

It’s truly dreadful.

Bella’s countenance darkened as she clutched her chest and inquired, “Is this account accurate?”

Kristian nodded affirmatively.

from spreading unfounded rumors about the

silent, her

“I suggest avoiding Seamarsh in the future

that Elizabeth

animosity, it could lead to

he finished speaking, a female

“Don’t speak nonsense.

stairs and

Kristian with a

Stella

shouldn’t defame them based solely

concern and remarked, “Elizabeth, haven’t you been cautioned before? I believe you’re

expression and sensed

content with the

wink to Kristian, signaling for him

didn’t want Bella to

and

grasped Bella’s arm

don’t heed his

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