The O'Dells gathered in a room, taking their respective seats, along with Lester. Just to make sure that the enjoyment would not be less, Theodora insisted on the presence of Thea, Rees and Ida too!
And to make things more awkward, Theodora sent Fannie to get Mrs Payne for this meeting too.
The silence in the room was heavy. Ruth stood in the centre of the room with a large chandelier hanging above her head. She was surprisingly calm and refused to cast down her gaze as Lord Augustus and Lady Theodora glared at her while every other pair of eyes watched the exchange between the three of them uneasily.
Edwin sat comfortably in his chair beside Lester and Elsie, who shared the couch.
Eloise was bubbling with excitement. She had witnessed what had happened yesterday with Harold Davies. And just like Theodora, she was sure that Ruth had something to do with it.
