The Herapath Property Chapter 10 - Mr. Benjamin Halfpenny

In which the unexpected arrival of Mr. Benjamin Halfpenny stirs a room already heavy with the discovery of a newly found will, and the curious circumstances of its signing invite scrutiny and counsel. Meanwhile, Peggie Wynne contemplates the profound solitude and uncertain futures that have suddenly encroached upon her world, as unfamiliar ties and shadowy unease make their quiet presence felt.