Deep breath and gently placed the envelope beside the stacks of bills. She carefully closed the safe door, snapping it shut with a resolute clink. Arthur, hidden in the shadows, felt a wave of confusion wash over him. Instead of taking any money, Clara had left something behind.
Curiosity gnawed at him as he watched Clara turn away from the safe. She didn’t seem tempted; instead, she looked relieved, almost serene, as if a heavy burden had been lifted. She finished cleaning the study, her movements deliberate and unhurried, and left without a backward glance.
