Synopsis

The unexpected summons arrived just as dawn was breaking, the insistent knock echoing through the quiet house. Martin opened the door to find Louisa and Aunt Joan standing on the threshold, their faces etched with concern. "Martin," Louisa began, her voice tight with worry, "I needed to see you. I've had a bit of a scare, and I wanted to hear it from you." She sought reassurance in his eyes, a confirmation that everything was alright. The pre-dawn chill seemed to amplify the gravity of the m