Emily Climbs Chapter 15 - The Thing that Couldn't

In which Emily and Ilse find themselves wearied and thoughtful after a restless night, stirred by the strange and sombre tales of an old woman, and a mysterious sketch appears in Emily’s possession that hints at a hidden truth about the missing Allan Bradshaw. Their quiet hopes are soon met with a startling discovery that brings both relief and wonder, leaving Emily shaken by a newfound and unsettling sense of being an instrument for something beyond her understanding.