Since the day she moved in, Eliza found every opportunity to test me. The worst part was Cedric’s attention. Even though it had been waning, it was still difficult when it was no longer mine. The boy that I had sacrificed so much to protect was so swept up with her that she was all he could think of.
Convincing Cedric to handle any business that would take him from Starten was impossible. He refused to work on the train line he inherited from Roger anymore because it kept him from Eliza. In response, I was forced to give long-time workers more responsibility.
When Roger was killed, I returned to my own room. That section of the house held his spirit, and I was unable to endure his loss. It was only fitting for my son and his wife to take it over.
The ‘newlyweds’ dove into the wing renov
