C334 The Old Monsters

Robert gently embraced the weeping Bessie, chuckling as he comforted her, "Mom, once things are settled in Whalestrand, I'll take you back to reunite with Dad."

Bessie, nodding through her tears, had reached a breaking point. She was ready to sever all ties with the Bates family, a family devoid of any real affection.

Standing to the side, Sadie sighed inwardly