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

too well, I’m afraid. We should find a

“I’ll do

excellent one.

was shocked. “Arielle practices

of surprise. “Don’t you know that your daughter is a

that possible?” Henrick murmured,

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

the matter, Russell immediately recounted the events of the night before.

surprise soon turned to

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

Henrick nodded in a daze. Despite the

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

on his back standing erect as alarm bells began ringing in his head.

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