Chapter 87

Aurora's POV The maid moved closer, trembling. I could sense she was about to say something important, so I rose and led her to the bed. “Hold on, let me take the kids to their grandmother.” I whispered and turned to the kids. They were reluctant to leave but I pleaded and made them understand that it was an urgent matter. “Alright, what is the issue?” I asked, settling near her. She started to rise but I held her hands and shook my head. “No, sit down and speak. You wanted to confess?” She sniffed as tears dripped. “It was earlier today. Helena- she's my mum's client, approached me about an urgent matter. You see my family isn't rich and she knows about my siblings in school, struggling too.” I smiled, urging her on. “What did she want?” Her chest heaved, “She took me to her friend, Miss. Ophelia and I was instructed to do something bad to you.,” I retrieved my hand immediately, “What were you told to do?” “Burn…the…” her voice shook as she rose slowly. “She told me to burn the house