Chapter 19 The Missing Treasure

• I sighed, torn between my lingering anger and the desire to transport past the struggle. “Josephine, what Eileen did brought about so much ache. It’s now not something I can forget without difficulty.”
• Josephine stepped nearer, her eyes pleading. “I understand, however she’s already facing the results. She’s losing the entirety. A yr away from the mansion is harsh. She’ll be isolated, cut off from anyone she knows.”
• I softened barely, thinking about her phrases. “It’s not just about Eileen. It’s about ensuring such betrayal doesn’t happen once more.”