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TWENTY-FOUR - Dear Mother II

Cordelia Blackwell

“You have to come downstairs, love.” I heard Tom’s voice in the background of my mind. “We’re keeping her in the East Wing.” His hand touched my shoulder softly, “You’ve been cooped up in this room for three days now, Delia.”

Three days? Is that how long it has been? It felt longer than that.

“Fiona said she’ll only talk to you.” He urged me further, but it didn’t matter to me. Nothing matters with him not around.

“Why should I care? Fiona and Debra can kill him for all I care.” I mumbled without averting my eyes from the sight of the afternoon’s sun through my window.

Tom let out a soft breath, then sat on the edge of bed. “If only this was true.” He muttered softly. “This isn’t about Cadell, it’s about you. Fiona is your mother, a terrible one at that, but we need to know what she’s planning.”

“Fine.” I agreed with a petulant huff. “I’ll meet you there.”

Once Tom left, I took a shower and dressed to impress. Fiona has always been peculiar about the way I loo
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