"Well then, so be it! I've been subdued by that woman for nearly two decades. If these younger women can muster the courage, why can't I?

Blast it! I won't fall short of the expectations set for me by those who have passed."

With these words, Canaan followed in Julie's and Isla's footsteps.

The Jenkins estate boasted a prominent avenue leading directly from its main entrance.

At the avenue's conclusion was a bustling square, where the crowd had congregated. A striking red carpet lay undisturbed, seemingly reserved for Barbara's impending arrival.