Isabella could not get her mouth to seal shut. The news Mary shared sent chills down her spine. Isabella stood motionless for minutes, her hands hooked at her side, with her face pale and ghostly.

“Are you sure that's what you heard?”

Mary nodded. “And trust me, that's not even all of it. She moved away before I could hear the rest of the call. That woman is evil, I tell you. She's pure evil. I wonder what Mr Booker saw in her.” 

Isabella smacked her lips as she tried to hide her ...