A week had passed after Mr Payne's death. Edwin still could not take out the image of Ruth's broken state from his mind. Her cries, her pain, her loneliness- he felt everything in his heart.
He had to do many things this past week. He had gradually decreased the dose of wolfsbane potion. That had dined wonders on his mind and body. He was on a way to recovery.
Lord Augustus avoided Edwin like a plague after their skirmish at the dinner table. Theodora and Eloise were also maintaining their distance from him, and it was a blessing in a way.
Edwin had people on Ruth's watch. He was worried for her safety after finding spies in Vincardine.
What were they doing at Mr Payne's funeral? They were not there to share condolences with Mrs Payne that Edwin was sure. When every person had sadness overshadowed on their features and went to speak with Ruth and Mrs Payne, only four people lingered behind the crowd trying hard to mingle with them.
