There’s A Third Person

She gently moved her hands away from Steffan's head but her hand was suddenly grabbed by a strong hand forcing it to remain in place.

Everyone's attention turned to the hand that was placed over Dolly's and while they looked on in confusion, a hoarse voice broke through the silence with just one word:

"Stay,"

This single word seemed to immobilize everyone including Dolly.

One could almost hear a pin drop at the silence that ensued.

With the current development, I guess no one was in doubt whose face spasmed with a victorious smile moments later.

The first to react was Sarah who stormed out of the room banging the door after her in anger, followed by her husband who didn't want her to fall off the stairs by missing a step due to anger.

However, Stanley chose to stay back with his wife to see what his brother was up to.

At least someone in the family have to keep watch over Steffan.