Chapter 33

• I was allowed to go back to the manor after a blood pressure check, but Elroy was adamant that I rest for the remainder of the day. I gave up a token protest, not wanting to be taken from the investigation, but to my surprise even Astor backed up his brother.
• "I'll look into Midnight Echoes," the younger man said, “and I’ll have that info for you when you come back tomorrow. How’s that sound?”
• I blinked in surprise, searching his face for any sign of the judgment or pity I expected. He’d seen me have a breakdown, after all, and he hadn’t exactly thought highly of me before that. I didn’t see any; if anything, he seemed to almost…respect me.