After I trapped Belinda, restricting her from further hurting Constance, she rustled and groaned. “He was there with a picnic basket for you, Minnie. I caught him trying to access the room where my brother had locked Prudence. Ian told me about his unexpected return and that he'd just called you to reveal the wonderful surprise.”
“I knew it wasn't just a dream.” Minnie softly croaked, then turned to Father Elijah for comfort.
“Ian realized I'd just started the fire. We struggled, and I hit him with a piece of wood. I had to stop him from saving Prudence. Somehow, he rescued that awful woman, if she's still alive and standing before us now.” Belinda glowered at Constance, still under the impression that she was Prudence. “How do you keep escaping death? You've always taken everything away
