Vincent and Delaney rode home in silence, both lost in their thoughts. When they finally arrived at Edgewood, Delaney felt exhaustion unlike any she had ever encountered. She felt as if she'd aged years in a day.
Vincent didn't question her when she said she was tired and retreated to her bedroom. Worried about his wife though, he sent Ms. Bird along shortly after.
Delaney was relieved someone had told her maid about her friend's death. She didn't know what she would have done if the woman had burst into her room with a smile and asked her about the baby.
Instead, Ms. Bird came in and was quiet, not asking Delaney questions or trying to push her to talk. She helped her mistress out of her dress and took the pins from her hair.
"Is there anything else my Lady?"
"No," Delaney answered quietly, her voice scratchy, "Thank you Ms. Bird."
