Ruth's heart felt less burdened after she talked with Thea about why she did not want to work in 'the great manor'. Thea was still unconvinced strangely.
Her opinion of Edwin O'Dell had changed considerably over the past months. Yet the way she vehemently defended him and considered him as a good person in front of Ruth made Ruth confused.
"Oh dear! What happened to you kitty?" Mrs Payne picked Zoe in her arms when Ruth put her on the floor after carrying her all the way home.
Her hands turned numb due to pain, and she shook, stretched them.
"She hurt her front leg and is having difficulty in walking." Ruth placed her small bag aside and went to wash her hands and face.
"Oh, my poor baby! Come, we will fix you."
Zoe liked Mrs Payne a lot. The old lady was caring and showered her attention and love. Besides that, she was not the one Edwin had on his mind.
Zoe sat silently with her front legs stretched forward and her head resting down on them.