Lucy's taxi screeched to a halt in front of the mansion. She threw money at the driver and ran up the steps, her heart hammering so hard she thought it might burst from her chest.
"William!" she shouted as she burst through the front doors. "William!"
Margaret appeared from the hallway, her face pale. "Mrs. Ashcroft, thank God…"
"Where is he? Where's William?"
"In his study. With Mr. Cooper. I tried to get in, but the door is locked."
Lucy was already running. She reached the study and pounded on the heavy oak door. "William! Open this door right now!"
Silence.
"William, please! I know about Brad! I know everything!" Lucy's voice cracked. "Just let me know you're okay!"
More silence. Then, finally, the lock clicked.
The door swung open to reveal William, very much alive, sitting i
