Juliet had to cease following the man with the eyepatch since she didn't have military clearance or even know who to look for since Silas Conrad never mentioned his name. Elaine might know but she would probably be too preoccupied with getting engaged to answer any questions.
Maybe it would work if she brought up seeing them buy the ring together. It was the only plan she had.
She headed back to the castle and knitted furiously in her anxiety. It was barely past lunchtime; Elaine wouldn't be back for hours! She was going to lose her mind.
Her prediction came true but she had to keep her cool even if she felt like she might throw up from nerves. Elaine came in squealing after what seemed like a lifetime and showed off her ring to anyone who would listen.
