Chapter 43

• .Miss Esther, visibly distressed, continued pacing in her sitting room as I poured out the chaotic events that led us to her doorstep. Her shock was palpable when I revealed that Sandra and I had taken the drastic step of running away.
• “You did what?” she exclaimed in disbelief, her eyes widening with a mix of concern and incredulity.
• “We had no other choice. Please let her stay here with you for the meantime,” I implored, desperation clinging to my voice.