Chapter 247. Sooner

Doris said nothing, so he continued. "I know you might still be confused for your true feelings, so I thought a little push might help you decide quicker."

"A push-"

"If you agree to send him away, I'll free your friend. If not, you'll never see her again."

Doris stopped dead in her tracks at his words. It felt like a dark cloud fell over them. "What did you just say?"

He looked so calm, unaffected, and even friendly as he looked down at her. "I had Beth moved the moment we got the letter. I knew you wouldn't have it in you to be cruel to William so I thought this might motivate you."

Doris pushed away from him. "What did you do to her? Where is she?"

"She's fine. We moved her to the cellars underground until all of this is sorted."

A flash of Beth in a dark cell made Doris sick to her stomach. She almost collapsed right in front of him. "Please, don't hurt her. She's done nothing wrong, she shouldn't even be here!"

"I know th