Sarah thought that Mrs. Thomas would change her mind and then like her over time. And then her marriage would be happy. But now, it was impossible. Mrs. Thomas didn't like her at all, and didn't seem like she was open to ever liking Sarah one day – she just wanted to drive her away.

Although she knew that Mr. Thomas and Charles would support her and that Emma didn't mean to destroy her family, Sarah still felt uncomfortable, and even a little sad.

She went back to the ward and ...