The next day.

Rainsworth Manor.

On Elena’s side, a group of ladies had gathered to play cards. Before long, the conversation drifted—as it always did—straight to Miranda.

Cecilia happened to be free that day and came over to look after the children.

The moment she walked in, she heard the chatter.

“I really didn’t expect Miranda to be that kind of woman.”

“Exactly. She completely humiliated the Leightons.”