Chapter 20

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“There’s no time to explain. Janette, please help me. You have children. Tell me what to do.” 

Dorothea put Eloise down on the couch, her eyes brimming with tears. In her helplessness, she made a move to drop to her knees to beg. 

Janette was startled and quickly helped her up. “No need for that. We’re neighbors of course. I’ll help you. Listen, go fetch a basin of hot water first. I’ll call for help. 

“Stay calm!” 

Dorothea nodded with tears in her eyes and frantically searched for a basin. 

Janette went knocking on the doors of the nearby neighbors. In no time, a small group of women her age had squeezed into the room, standing over Eloise.