In the side hall, Yvonne Wade saw Delphine Carter coming down the stairs. Her pupils shrank sharply, and her lips trembled slightly. She… she… how could she be fine? Could it be that her plan had completely fallen apart?
Ignatius Leclair noticed her coming down, barefooted without socks, her hair still damp, and her reddened eyes. His sharp brows instantly furrowed, and he turned to the butler and said, "Light the fireplace." Although it was late autumn and there was a chill in the air, it wasn't cold enough to warrant using the fireplace. The old butler glanced at Miss Delphine and immediately nodded, then instructed the servants to light coal pellets for warmth.
