Sandra had no idea who came to bail her out.

Her thoughts were solely on Spencer now.

She only wished to conclude her work quickly and retire for rest.

Though her constitution was robust, such prolonged strain was unwise.

...

People were usually unaware of their losses because they were preoccupied with their own schemes.

Debra sat in her chamber, sipping tea, while Angela sighed beside her.

"Mom, I sense something amiss. How could Wesley and Sandra ...