Chapter 253

Benjamin lifted the covers and saw that Shirley was fully dressed. His gaze shifted back to her face. "Shirley Weiss, wake up." Shirley remained unresponsive, clearly in a deep sleep. At that moment, Rachel entered the room, snapping. "Don't wake her up." She glared at Benjamin, her face darkened with anger. "Shirley's been through a fright. Tomorrow is Megan's naming ceremony. Let her stay here for the next couple of days." Benjamin remained silent, his expression calm yet unreadable as he gazed at Rachel. The look in his eyes made her heart race with unease. For Shirley's sake, Rachel forced herself to continue. "Shirley was frightened at your house. Why would she go to the basement on her own?" Rachel didn't know, and even Isabelle, who stayed there, was unaware of the hidden dungeon beneath the Blackwood Manor basement. Arthur stepped forward. "Last night, Mrs. Blackwood went to the basement to get some wine for her cooking. We didn't realize she'd been frightened," he expl