Secrets and Stitches

Ashbourne Mansion—Master Bedroom

Lenora lay on the bed in a half-sitting position—leaning against a pile of pillows Tessa had arranged very carefully. A cream-colored silk nightgown covered her body, but couldn't hide the bandages visible on her wrist and slightly on her shoulder.

Tessa sat in a chair beside the bed with hands that wouldn't stop moving—wiping Lenora's forehead with a wet cloth, st