The days following Harold’s death were extremely tough for Julia. She could feel the town’s indignation, and suddenly everyone was discussing her. The situation was even grimmer now than when it all started. Julia found herself the topic of impassioned town hall meetings and hushed whispers.
Despite the difficulties, Julia stood her ground. Her primary concern now was to shield Lucy and Billy from the upheaval. The children had become her beacon in the storm, and it was now her duty to look after them. This prompted yet another wave of gossip throughout the town. Now that Julia had assumed the role of Lucy and Billy’s guardian, it sparked a flurry of raised eyebrows among the townsfolk. Julia wished she could just make them shut up. And the thing was, she knew exactly how to but she had to wait just a little bit longer.