Nora nodded. “Yes, Mrs. Nelson,” she said, “And, do you know, I suspect she was faking it. You should’ve seen it last night – Mr. Nelson was furious with her, told her to get out and never come back.”

Eliana looked puzzled, "Why did Samuel suddenly treat her like that?"

Nora didn’t hesitate. “Because she hit your sister,” she said.

"My sister?" Eliana frowned. She shook her head slightly, now thoroughly ...