Chapter 51

Arabella’s POV

“ Stop it, stop it” those voices woke me up. The voices were so loud, I wasn’t sure at first if the voices were coming from my sleep but as I opened my eyes and, I waited for a bit, I could still hear the voices. One of them was Miss Thompson’s voice. The other sounded familiar, but I couldn’t place it right away. Mr Blackhood, he was here? I sat up in bed, I couldn't help but wonder, Why would Miss Thompson be arguing with Mr Blackhood and what were they arguing about?

I quickly got out of bed to find out what they were arguing about, as I headed downstairs, I could hear Miss Thompson's voice. It was hushed but from her voice, it seemed as if she was crying.

“I can’t keep this any longer,” she said. “I doubt if I will be able to leave longer and I don't want to take this secret to my grave”

My breath hung on my throat. What secret? And why did she sound so desperate? I didn't want to eavesdrop but I wanted to know what was wrong

Mr. Blackwood paused for a bit.

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