He told her that dangerous people were asking questions about the family finances and that she should consider moving somewhere less visible.

He gave her an address where she could seek temporary help in Saint Paul.

“I thought Eleanor sent him to frighten me,” she said.

“I don’t know that now.”

Lucas moved closer to her.

“What matters is that you weren’t given a fair choice.

Somebody frightened you while you were recovering from childbirth.”

Savannah nodded.