Written in elegant handwriting and tucked in the nightstand is a letter that will be easily found before she leaves the household.

Quote:Mister Appleton,


I fear things are far too complicated to explain in person, so I am writing this letter to you. I am leaving because I think if I don't, I will only make a mess of things even more than I already have. I envy your wife. It hurts every time I see your Emma being rejected by her mother. I am sorry.

I must go.

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The letter is unfinished and wrinkled up, as if she was going to throw it away.