Barbara sat on a charred piece of rubble, staring at the remnants of the store that the fire had destroyed. The flames had been extinguished an hour ago, and Kate's body had been taken to her home. Kristie had offered to accompany her to the Heming manor, but she declined.
She was in disguise, thus Kate's parents wouldn't know her well, so Kristie's presence would suffice. Plus, Barbara couldn't bring herself to face Kate's parents, as guilt and despair weighed heavily on her heart. The scene of buying cakes before the fire kept playing over and over in her mind, adding to her anguish.
'Lady Kristie, you stay and I will go to buy them.'
