Chapter 39 Decisions Made Clear

• When Jessie emerged from the room once more, she found that Mrs. Coles was nowhere to be seen. Ever the compassionate soul, Mrs. Coles had likely assumed their spat was minor and was likely attempting to mend their rift.
• In Mrs. Coles's eyes, Jessie remained the beloved Mrs. Thompson, blissfully unaware of her own mistaken belief.
• Jessie couldn't help but chuckle at her own expense. With Mrs. Coles's presence, the vast expanse of the mansion never felt quite so desolate to her. But in her absence, Jessie was struck by the profound emptiness of the house and the monotony of life within its walls.