But when Charlotte came out and asked whether she could carry the box to the car, I did not tell her I had it all handled.

“Yes,” I said.

“Thank you.”

EPILOGUE — Six Sets of Hands

Charlotte carried the box to the car with Evelyn on the other side.

The ribbon had been folded separately.

There was no reason to put it around the lid again.

I unlocked the boot, moved a bag to make room, and waited while they placed it flat.