Chapter 66

"Did you lose something? Do you need help finding it?" Clara quickly made up a lie. "I promised Mr. Morris I'd wait for him at the villa entrance tonight. You can go rest, Ingrid. Don't worry about me." She couldn't exactly tell the household staff, Ingrid Watson, that she had brought a spirit back with her. Ingrid was puzzled for a moment, then smiled. "Mr. Morris won't be back so soon. You don't have to wait outside for him this early, Ms. Fowler." "It's alright. He might come back early tonight." Since Clara insisted, Ingrid didn't interfere further. After ensuring Ingrid hadn't followed her, Clara approached the old man. She recognized him as Ruby's deceased husband, who had passed away years ago. "Mr. Mcleod, why did you follow me back?" She hadn't noticed him during the day. Noel remained silent. "Mr. Mcleod, I can see you. If you have something to say to me, go ahead. I can hear you." Noel silently wept, just like in the photo Clara had seen of him crying. "Are you s