Trapped inside the Bass estate under the ever-watchful eye of the staff and her soon-to-be family, Austyn makes another chilling discovery-something so terrible it changes everything. As Emily settles into their home, becoming closer to Lowell than ever before, Austyn fears she's made a grave mistake. Upon Emily's arrival, a confession is made, causing a rift in the seemingly impenetrable bond the girls once had. And when Emily, an old friend, calls with devastating news of her own, Lowell and Austyn invite her to join them for a visit at the estate. Late one night, Austyn overhears a whispered conversation, revealing she hasn't been given the full truth about the world she's marrying into. When the idea of staying in the home permanently is brought up, Austyn witnesses a side of her future husband she's never seen before. If you would like to check in from time to time, ask how she’s doing and offer some warmth and encouragement, then give her a call.When freshly engaged Austyn Murphy and Lowell Bass receive the news that Lowell's parents have died unexpectedly, they set out for the historic Bass estate to handle their affairs and lay the former heads of the family to rest.Įnshrouded in layers of secrecy and tradition, the Bass estate, and the family residing within its walls, give anything but a warm welcome. If the only reason you would be contacting her is to say goodbye, I think it would be cruel. Nancy is now in the care of a therapist and may improve. What do you suggest I do, if anything?ĭEAR FRIEND: Your prayers have been answered. Nancy has a therapist now, and I lift her up in prayer a lot. But on the other hand, I never have said goodbye. I’m afraid if I reach out, I’ll be sorry. ![]() I have stepped back, but a mutual friend tells me Nancy feels abandoned and betrayed by me. I have my own troubles and burdens in my life, and this change in her leaves me feeling frightened, powerless and overwhelmed. “Nancy” thinks her neighbors have placed listening devices in her apartment, have entered her place illegally and taken things, and are in general malevolent. Otherwise, I’m voting for leaving everything alone.ĭEAR ABBY: Over the past two years, a friend I have felt very close to over the years has gone downhill. If it’s something that could be passed down to your son, warn him. However, I would do another internet search to see if you can find out what killed Roger. And receiving shocking news at this point will only cause Roger’s widow pain. She is a good person and doesn’t deserve this.ĭEAR HOLDING: What is to be gained by making an announcement at this late date? As you stated, it won’t provide your son the opportunity to know his father. At this point, should I let them know or should I just leave everything alone? My biggest fear is causing pain to his wife. Eight years after that, my husband and I divorced. I had a son, reconciled with my husband and never told a soul. ![]() When he left, I was pregnant, but I didn’t tell him because so much was going on and I didn’t want the baby to be a tool. I kept informed about him as much as possible over the years but never contacted him, and we lived in different states. Roger was a great person and struggled with the thought of leaving his family. He was of Christian faith, so when he decided to divorce his wife, his partners held an intervention and bought out his equity in the company, which forced him to move out of state. Roger was soft-spoken, intelligent and a gentleman. The 15-year age gap between us didn’t matter to me. My husband and I were separated, and I had one son. We worked together and fell in love.Īt the time, Roger was married with three children. DEAR ABBY: Thirty years ago, I had an affair with “Roger,” a married man.
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