Mrs. Charlotte told Aurora that her mother was safe, but she was not content. "Mrs. Charlotte,” she wondered, “does Harlyn know about this?"
"The young master ought not to know,” Mrs. Charlotte replied, “otherwise, the house would already be a mess.”
Aurora’s eyes narrowed a little and she remembered what she had been told by Harlyn. He had said, “Don't worry about mother,” and yet she had worried… She often felt that her brother knew more than he let on, and that he kept many secrets from her. Furthermore, in all things, he was indifferent. There was no reason to think that things would be any different when it came to their mother.
Mrs. Charlotte seemed to sense her doubt. In a consoling tone of voice, she said, "Young lady, you don't need to worry. Your father actually loves your mot
