Rees, Lester and Elsie huddled in the room on the first floor of the old building, located at the end of the property. Edwin went straight there after his skirmish with his uncle.
Elsie and Lester made an excuse that they wanted to go for a night walk. Rees came after making sure that Ruth and Mrs Payne were dropped safely to their homes.
Thea decided to stay a day or two with Ruth and Mrs Payne, to which her parents agreed without a second thought. Mrs Welby and Mrs green promised Mrs Payne that they would visit her the next day.
Rees was relieved to see a changed Ruth. She was much calmer after her conversation with Edwin. She did not talk much, but Rees knew she was a strong-willed woman and only needed some time to process everything.
"Master, we have taken care of everything. The funeral was arranged properly. I have given the money Mr Payne was promised by the factory manager to Thea. It is not much but in this state, it will be enough for a week or so." Rees informed.
