Lavinia only spent a few days recovering in the operating room. Once she was no longer concerned about tearing her stitches, Lavinia told Arabella that she was ready to return to the manor.

“Are you sure you’re ready?” Arabella asked. “The manor is still occupied. The guests have not yet left.”

Lavinia nodded. “I need to go back. I can’t stay here, and I won’t go back to the factory.”

“As long as you know what you’re doing,” Arabella ...