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.

before

should find a

nodded. “I’ll

of admiration, “your daughter Arielle is an excellent one. If it

was shocked. “Arielle practices

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

is that possible?” Henrick

 village? From where would she have learned the art

ignorance on the matter, Russell immediately recounted the events of the night

surprise soon turned to

Russell concluded at last with a pat on Henrick’s shoulder.

said, Henrick nodded in a daze. Despite the humorous

 I completely unaware that my daughter is skilled in the medicinal arts? Did she keep it from me on purpose? Why would she do such a thing? Is Arielle up to something

began ringing in his head. His gaze darkened as he

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