~Evelyn~

I felt bad after Asher had delivered his judgment; it was scary to see him treat Anne that way, but I knew he was not a wicked person, and something had definitely gone wrong when he tried to speak with her alone. After everyone had left, I made my way to his study to plead with him.

He was discussing with someone at his door when I came into full view. If I had seen him earlier and seen that he was with someone, I would have long returned and come another time. But as soon as he ...