Chapter 57
An hour later, they arrived at Stow-on-the-Wold. They had been here before for Robert’s funeral, the day after the Fosse Way saga. Madeline remembered the lawn, the house, and the sad aura it had had at the time.
She was sure that, as the head of the LeBlancs’ security, Robert’s death wouldn’t have left his own family in limbo. But after what had happened at Mon Ciel, she thought they would be able to leave this behind them. But no, here they were here again, seeing the widow and the child.
But things had indeed changed since the funeral. The sad aura was gone. The widow Laurent greeted them at the front door. Her eyes were warm and contented. Laurent had had to get on with life for her daughter’s sake, Madeline thought.
“Oh, Tadgh, you look so well! It’s so good to see you.
