Austin responded, “Don’t worry, Ms. Edith. I’ll take good care of Ms. Isabella.”

Edith had come in a hurry and left just as quickly.

The hidden meaning in her cousin’s words was not lost on Isabella, but she did not comment on it.

She allowed Austin to accompany her into the house. The lights were still on inside, but the first floor was empty. Everyone else had already gone to bed.

Since Isabella had not returned yet, the housekeeper had left the lights on for her.

The house was warm, so