Casey stayed in her room for much of the following night.

Lavinia would check on her periodically, bringing little meals and drinks. She even brought Casey a stack of books, putting them on the girl’s desk.

Casey would smile weakly and thank her, Lavinia would give her a kiss on the forehead, and then she would leave.

After that, Lavinia would sit in her study attempting to do anything, but focus never came. All she could think about was what Casey ...