EDITED.
"They thought their betrayal would go unpunished, but I am the avenger they unwittingly created, and their time has come." ~Araneae Ruber
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LEAVING THEM to their peace, Luella and Heath continued their conversation.
"I can't believe you just forgave her and let her go" Heath said, his voice sounding peeved at her supposed action.
"And I can't believe you thought I genuinely let her go. Why would you think that? Did I tell her she was free and forgiven?"
"No"
"So where did you get the idea that she was forgiven? I just sent her on another errand, that was all. And if you haven't noticed, I haven't bathed, changed my clothes or even eaten since yesterday. Therefore, I can always deal with her at another time. After all, it's not like she is leaving the dukedom or something," She replied with a nonchalant shrug.