We didn't keep a single photograph of her. No wonder I hadn't recognized her.
But no one believed my explanation.
Even Eric Walker, who had been silent until now, rose to his feet.
"Juliana Perry, I'd like to believe you."
"But your mother has been with my household for twenty years. I know what kind of person she is."
"I will not allow a woman who tried to destroy my daughter's marriage and lies with every breath to go on living."
He raised his hand, and the bodyguards moved to shove me into the dog cage.
My gaze caught Effie beside him—the relief on her face plain as day—and something locked into place. I lunged and grabbed the hem of Eric's trousers.
"Mr. Walker, I know who's been sleeping with your son-in-law!"
"It's her!"
Every head in the room turned to follow where my finger was pointing.
When they saw I was pointing at Effie, they all looked at me like I'd lost my mind.
Even Effie herself laughed in disbelief at the accusation.
"Juliana, do you hear yourself?"
"I'm Samuel's wife! You're saying I committed adultery with my own husband? How does that even work?"
Eric stared down at me, eyes full of disgust.