Echoes of the Fall

That year, Darius was barely ten. His mother, Brenda, heavy with child, had just returned home from a prenatal checkup.

Miriam bribed the butler and managed to enter the house.

The wife and mistress engaged in a heated argument the moment they saw each other.

Miriam stood at the top of the staircase and admonished Brenda, “You're truly shameless. Do you really think bearing a child for Warren is e