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“The mail? What is it?”

She held out the envelope “Here Maybe it’d be better if you read it yourself”

His brows drew together as he accepted the envelope He glanced at the front which only had her name, Lady Annabelle He withdrew the note and started to read

He didn’t say anything as his gaze rose to ain The continued silence was eating at her Why didn’t he say so?

At last, not able to contain herself, she said, “Well, what do you think? This is a good sign, isn’t it?”

“Good? How do you get that?” His voice ruood”

Why wasn’t he seeing this as a good sign? Maybe if she explained her reasoning “Don’t you see? If eren’t getting close, whoever this is wouldn’t be scared that we’re going to reveal the truth”

“And I think you’re taking this too lightly Annabelle, this is a threat to your safety You have to tell your uncle and the police”

She shook her head “No way This is proof that ”

“Which is another reason to bring in the authorities”

“No” She would not bend on her decision “They won’t take it seriously—”

“They will They’ll make sure you’re safe”

“But they won’t reopen my mother’s case”

“You don’t know that for sure”

Her unwavering gaze met his “We have no proof of foul play Until we do, this stays between us”