She told a lie because she had pinky sworn to Byran that she wouldn’t tell Balfour that he had let her in.

If she said she broke in by herself, that would sound fishy, and she could be booted out on the spot. So, she had to say it was Patricia who brought her in.

Only when Patricia was mentioned did Balfour not get his knickers in a twist. Even if he was a bit miffed, he couldn’t go blaming his sister.

“Patricia brought you in?” Balfour furrowed his brow

Ellinor’s guess was spot on, Balfour didn’t blame Patricia, and he didn’t kick her out right away.

Just then, Quinton hurried in, spotting Balfour. He bee–lined over and said, “Mr. Howard, there’s a pressing call for you”

a chilly glance, then took Quinton’s phone, “What’s up? Found

the phone, then he turned and walked to a quieter spot

he never came

the lay of the land, then

a massive family portrait in the mansion.

them but did pick out old Mr. Bagley, old Mrs. Bagley, her mom,

And herself.

baby cradled in her

no mistaking the brush strokes on the painting for Ellinor. It was a family portrait that her mother

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