Chapter 78

Elise had tried to reach the owner of the cottage to discuss buying it over, but she couldn't get hold of anyone. She never expected Stanley to be the owner. … Elise's Mini couldn't make it out to the countryside, so she went home first to drop it off before buying a train ticket. While waiting, she texted Ivy to ask for leave. After boarding and finding her seat, she received a call from Henry. "Where are you going?" She mentioned a place name, then added, "I'm going to check my right hand." "Why didn't you ask me to come with you?" "I didn't want to interrupt you and Zara making a contribution to society." Henry fell silent. Elise wasn't in a great mood, so she didn't chat with him much. After hanging up, she closed her eyes to rest. An hour and a half later, she arrived at Dovewest Station. She hailed a cab and headed to Victoria's cottage. When she arrived, it was just about dusk. The sun was setting in the west, and there was a low mountain behind the wooden cottage. It wa