Echoes of the Past

'Valerie wasn't sure if she was acting on a whim,' but she turned up at Bancroft Mansion with a scroll in tow.

The courtyard at Bancroft Mansion was beautifully kept, with flowers and trees artfully arranged and classic wooden hallways that gave off an old-world charm. The butler guided Valerie toward the main hall.

Since Valerie hadn't called ahead, Wallace Bancroft was sitting comfortably in his