the butler came flying down the stairs like a man possessed…”

“He prefers the title valet,” the old woman corrected him.

“…and we haven’t seen him since. What happened up there?”

“We’re getting the hell out of this godforsaken place is what happened up there,” Jennifer told him boldly. “Find a phone and call the airport and do it now!”

“Well now, that’s not very congenial,” Penelope mildly scolded her. “I haven’t even had the chance to formally welcome you into my home! Please allow me to show you around in a courteous and civilized manner before referring to the estate as ‘this godforsaken place’, if you would be so kind.”

“Uh, honey,” Adam began, his...

Please subscribe to keep reading.