Summoned After Hours

"Mrs. Dalton, but I—" Beatrice tried to refuse, saying she wasn't planning on remarrying soon.

But the other party didn't give her a chance and interrupted, "It's settled then. I'll send you the time and address shortly."

Before Beatrice could respond, the call was abruptly ended. Beatrice called back, but the phone rang busy.

She still had work to do, so she had to put it aside for now and planne