The Mansion - Eugenia's POV Julius'absence weighed heavily on me, and Henry’s unresolved judgment about Andrea left me adrift in quiet despair. When Andrea called, I masked my unease, speaking with forced lightness. To my relief, he seemed oblivious of my plight, and no hint of suspicion. Yet I hadn’t given him a heads-up about Henry’s investigation. The office hours dragged. I worked mechanically, counting down the minutes until closing. When the day finally ended, Humphrey picked us up, and we retreated to the mansion. There, Mrs. Macaulay became my sole comfort. I clung to her presence, too restless to be alone while awaiting Henry’s return. She sensed my tension but, wisely, didn’t pry. Instead, she filled the silence with lively folktales, coaxing laughter from me, bright, fleeting moments of relief amid my gnawing dread. My mother was happy that I was not as moody as I was before we arrived. She joined us after she served the dinner and we ate together. Afterward, we contin
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