27. The Intruder 12

Now, Evans bent his head over, not sure of how he felt. Was Beck's death really painful to him, or was he worried because it all took place in his house? Could he have avoided it by acting that faithful day and send him away.

Sending him away would have given him a bad reputation because he hurt his father-in-law, but it would have saved the situation? It would have saved him a lot of trouble, too. Besides, what would he gain if he had a good reputation before him?

After a while, Sarah walked back to the sitting room and sat beside her husband, who was lost in thought.

“Your food is ready. Have your meal first, we will worry about the dead later.”

She hinted and interrupted his thoughts. Nobody seemed to be mourning except him or rather regretting.

Now, Mama had been calm since the doctor pronounced her erstwhile husband dead. She wished it did not happen through her, as the incident had reminded her of how her life had been a life of hardship.

However, Evans was still sitting t