15. A Return to the Task At Hand

Had someone really been in the house, or was it just her mind, clouded by exhaustion and grief? Casting off these doubts, she reached for the envelope she had taken from Henry’s workshop. Her fingers hesitated before tearing open the seal, a mix of curiosity and trepidation filling her. As she unfolded it, Edith braced herself, not knowing what to expect from Henry’s final words. The contents of the note, however, caught her off guard, offering revelations she hadn’t anticipated. Her eyes scanned the message, each word bringing a new wave of emotion and understanding.