Chapter 63

• Lillian walked down the hallway, holding Katie's hand as Katie chattered happily. She was trying by all means to play with her Lillian. But Lillian was lost in her thoughts, barely acknowledging the little girl's efforts. The events of the past few days replayed in her mind: Katherine's desperate plea for help, the shocking revelations about their family's misfortunes, and now, the necessity of retrieving the book that could prove Katherine's innocence.
• As they continued walking, Lillian heard voices coming from a nearby room. One of the voices was unmistakably Mrs. Rojas, and the other belonged to a man with a deep, gruff tone.
• “Katie,” Lillian said softly, kneeling to her Katherine's daughter's level. “Take your balloon and doll to your room, sweetie. I'll be there soon.”