The Secrets of Oakley House by S.A. Robinson

Author:S.A. Robinson
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: supernatural thriller, psychological thriller, action and adventure, mystery and suspense, young adult suspense, suspense and thriller, ghosts and haunted houses
Publisher: Global Publishing Group LLC

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

Late 1700s |Town of Oakwood

Oliver, Olivette’s father arrived home weeks later to see the scar on his daughter’s beautiful face. He was livid. Sophia had broken his trust by striking his little girl, and he was unsure if that trust would ever be repaired. Sophia, fearing she would lose her once doting husband begged for his forgiveness. She claimed that the lack of a child of her own was causing her heart to grow sad and bitter. She would strive to do better as a wife and mother to Olivette.

Oliver ultimately forgave Sophia, but the hate in her heart was not abated. She went out of her way to dote on her husband, often baking sweets that he would enjoy in his office while working long hours. Meanwhile, Olivette, ever the loving and adoring daughter, stayed as far from Sophia as she could. She went out to the huts regularly to spend time with Jeanette and Jacob. She confided in Jeanette that she was afraid. She feared that even though Sophia was being kinder, there was something not right about their home and family. She told Jacob that she was afraid that Sophia would try to get her out of the way so she could have her father to herself.

Weeks went by, and Oliver left for another trip. He swore he would only be gone a short time, but he had a surprise to pick up for Sophia as a reward for her new found loyalty to caring for their family.

Olivette spent her days outside, visiting Jeanette in the huts more and more. Even though Jacob and Olivette lived in completely different worlds Olivette found him to be the most interesting of all young men she had met. She listened as he spoke as though he were the smartest man in the world.

Sophia, fearing that Olivette would get into trouble spending so much time with a servant boy, had the telescope brought from the observatory and placed in a room on the third floor, the room faced the huts. She would be able to keep a closer watch on Olivette from there. The dolls and their cabinet were moved to the room as well, and the door to the room was bolted closed with Sophia being the only one with keys. Sophia spent most of her time in the room, watching Olivette and the property through the scope.

When Oliver returned, he brought with him not only a surprise for Sophia, but also a shock for Olivette. He returned from a town in the south that had been ravaged by war, and with him were two orphaned children. Christopher, was a three year old boy that looked half starved. Timothy was a one year old, chubby baby that could hardly walk on his own yet.

Sophia looked at the boys, taking in the decision her husband had made to bring home children who were at such tender ages, she knew they would never recall that Oliver and Sophia were not their real parents.

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