Chapter Twenty-One
AFTER SEEING TO the packing her clothing into a trunk, Teresa sat down to write a note to Richard, to be delivered to him if he asked after her.
She sat for at least five minutes, simply trying to compose herself enough to put her pen to the paper. At first it was her hand that was shaking too violently, and then it was the tears that refused to stop even for just a few minutes while she got her thoughts down. Finally, she managed to scratch out the briefest of missives.
Richard—
I must apologize for disturbing you as I have done. It was truly not my intention to do so. In an effort to make life easier for you, I am removing to my aunt’s house. I know it is probably not far enough away, but it is my only option.
I pray that you find peace once again in your heart.
