She was so proper. So beautiful and wealthy. And healthy. Brona knew she had blown up at Ethan at the theatre- and she had apologized for it that morning- but could anyone really blame her? When he had women of this caliber in his life, wasn’t it natural for her to feel lesser, and therefore undeserving? Nevertheless, the Irish woman put on a smile.
“I don’ doubt it. The first half was brilliant. ‘m sorry I missed it.”
her departure from the Grand Guignol the previous night was not inexplicable. despite rousing conversation, Brona felt alienated in some form - alone within a crowded room - a state Miss Ives was not unfamiliar with. & if had not been for Mr. Gray at her side, Vanessa would have felt disenfranchised as well.
❝ murderous nannies and crazed surgeons with vengeful patients made for an interesting end to the night. ❞
what amusement poured from her was the indicator of her ghoulish tendencies beneath unwavering poise.
