A Widow's Poison, A Wife's Rebellion novel Chapter 1323

He'd been gone since the night before last. Starting the search now made a cold dread settle in Yardley's chest.

Across town, Herbert Farley received the news. He let out a long sigh. "She really crossed a line with Yardley this time."

Yardley was deeply infatuated with Susanna, which explained his sudden, intense investment in Fairfax's survival. Starla sabotaging the search was like stomping on a landmine.

"Are we still leaving?" Rudolf asked.

Given how badly Starla had provoked Yardley, Rudolf feared the man might retaliate violently against her.

Herbert fell silent. Leaving?

"You don't need to worry too much," Rudolf offered. "Her father is definitely protecting Starla now."

True, Elmer's support offered some peace of mind. But still...

"Hold off on leaving," Herbert decided. "Cancel tomorrow's flight."

Yardley was a loose cannon. Starla had hit him where it hurt, and there was no telling what a madman would do when pushed—even if he was officially engaged to Jane Merlin, Susanna clearly had a terrifying grip on him.

"Should I inform Miss Starla?" Rudolf asked.

"No."

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