Susan's questioning brought a sudden silence to the scene.
Everyone turned to look at her.
James began instinctively. "How can you say such a thing? It was an accident! Keera didn't know there would be a fire!"
Charles also nodded. "Yeah, how can you blame Keera?"
Peter was also stunned, and he tugged at Susan. "What nonsense are you talking about?"
Yet Susan pushed Peter away with tears streaming down like rain. "Don't you all think the same? Or is what I said incorrect? If Mary had forgiven Ellis sooner, and they were living at the Olsen residence, how could such a thing happen?"
She wiped her tears. "Peter, you always tell me how great and admirable Ellis is. You should be the one who respects him the most! But what about now? It's because of her that Ellis and Mary died in the fire!
