The whole region was shaken by the death, rather than the murder of Barret Addington. They found his mutilated body dumped in the mud. It was so grossly impaired, that no one could take a look at it.
Not only the Garfields but also the royals were tensed by this event. Everyone was busy predicting their theories, but the truth was known only by the Garfields, Augustus O'Dell, Harold Davies and Ripon.
As per Augustus's expectations, Ripon had refused to give any official statement regarding the issue. He put forward the reason for standing with Barret's family at such a saddening time. Thus no one bothered him much, including the royals.
"Edwin, say something." Lester prompted.
They were locked up in Edwin's office chamber for the last one hour. Rees was also present there.
"I... I do not know what to say Lester." Edwin told calmly.
The other two men could see wheels running in Edwin's head, but they could not guess the right direction.