Lucy Wright steadied her breath and began to speak.
It wasn't much of a story.
Just that night—when Aurora had lashed out at her in front of the entire Wright family during the birthday banquet, then walked off without a word.
She had known, of course, that Aurora would come to Emily's birthday party—after all, her mother's belongings were at stake.
But she also knew Aurora's nature: she'd never obey, never play along.
So in that moment, she'd made her decision—better to finish it once and for all, and bury Aurora for good.
Everyone knew what Yorke Ashwell was capable of.
Once Aurora fell into his hands, there'd be no way out.
And even if she screamed the truth to the world, no one would believe her.
Emily could then live in peace, forever secure as Mrs. Thompson.
With her reputa
