Chapter 22: Twisting the facts: Bailey Shadboult's favoritism

At the Lynch family home. When Edith Lynch arrived, laughter was coming from the hall, with Bailey Shadboult's cackle rising above the rest. Edith frowned and pushed the door open. The moment she stepped inside, the laughter cut off. People stopped mid-motion and turned toward her. They stopped and stared at her with open contempt; a few even rolled their eyes. Edith felt a prickle of surprise. The atmosphere was clearly off. "Edith, why are you only getting back now?" Bailey's brows pinched,...