Evelyn POVI inhaled deeply as I alighted from my car, tossing the keys to the Butler at the Whitmores.For a minute, nostalgia hit me as I stared at the familiar surroundings of Adrian’s house. To think I’d spent the best part of my young adulthood confined within this space, to please Adrian and his mom.Drawing in another deep breath, I started towards the house.Margaret, Adrian’s mother, had called earlier on.In the afternoon, my phone rang with Margaret Whitmore's name on the screen. I almost didn't answer, but curiosity got the better of me."Evelyn, dear," Margaret's voice was warm when I answered the call. "Please come to the house this afternoon. There's something we need to discuss."I agreed, though every instinct told me this was going to be unpleasant.“Welcome, Miss Bennett,” one of the maids greeted me when I walked into the living room. “Mrs Whitmore is waiting for you. Please come with me.”The maid led me to Margaret’s private sitting room, where she used to sit wh
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