Henrick sighed in frustration.

I shouldn‘t have brought this crazy b*tch back! Her antics have thoroughly embarrassed me.

The backyard once again regained its serenity after Cindy had been escorted back to the house.

“Apologies, everybody,” Henrick started. “Cindy is too distraught tonight to think straight. She has made a fool of herself in front of all of you.”

The crowd exchanged glances before dismissing his apology by waving their hands. “Not to worry, it’s completely understandable.”

“Make sure Mrs. Southall takes care of herself. You can always try for another child. It wouldn’t do if she fell ill.”

“You must take care of yourself too and be strong throughout this ordeal.”

With the words of consolation offered by his guests, Henrick felt much calmer.

hesitated before stepping

We should find a good doctor to have a look at her. I’m worried for her if

nodded. “I’ll

admiration, “your daughter Arielle is an excellent one. If it weren’t for her, I

shocked.

you know that your daughter

that possible?” Henrick murmured, his mind a

 Arielle grow up in the village? From where would she have learned

the events of the night before. His narration was so

surprise soon turned

daughter is amazing,” Russell concluded at last with a pat on Henrick’s shoulder. “You must treat her

Henrick nodded in a

 would she do such a thing? Is Arielle up to something like Cindy is? Or did she return here with

ringing in his head. His gaze darkened as he fought the

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