(Livia)
I stared at Nina, waiting for her to tell me she had misunderstood Julian. Mrs. Harris had taken me to the hospital when nobody else would help. Now she was losing her job because of me. I pushed the blanket aside and stood.
"Where is Mrs. Harris?"
"She's in her office, Mrs. Prescott."
"Did Julian tell her himself?"
"Mr. Collins delivered the message."
I reached for my handbag and headed toward the door. Nina moved aside, looking frightened about what might happen if Julian discovered she had spoken to me. I told her she hadn't done anything wrong. She asked me not to mention her name.
"I won't, Nina."
"Please be careful."
I walked along the corridor, holding the railing when I reached the staircase. My body still hurt from what Julian had done, but I needed to speak with
