She slowly turned her head and stared at Morgan Benson, then once more stared blankly, falling silent again.
The two men also did not speak again, quietly waiting, quietly keeping her company…
Because Tara Summer had not yet finished her postpartum confinement, it was only early in the morning that the housekeeper informed her about Emily Stone's crying and tantrum the night before, about the emotional upheaval.
Not feeling at ease, Tara Summer came to the third floor guest room, accompanied by Liam Yancey.
Emily Stone had just fallen asleep not long ago. Walter Schmidt held a tissue, wiping away her tears with a face full of heartache, his movements gentle, fearful of hurting her, or waking her.
Tara Summer asked softly what the matter was, and Morgan related the situation roughly, after which everyone fell silent.
Tara Summer and Liam Yancey left after about fifteen minutes, but the two men did not go; they still stayed in the room.