Griffith's words almost confirmed the locals' claims. That year, after he was diagnosed with the illness, he likely felt overwhelmed and came to the mountains for a vacation, where he happened to encounter an injured elk, which led him to post such updates on his social media.
Delphine hung up the phone, thinking of the many events since Ignatius Leclair left over a month ago, events that were truly a mix of joy and sorrow, indescribable in words. It was her choice to leave, so even if she was angry, even if she found him, she had no right to question him.
That night, Delphine tossed and turned, unable to sleep. But the next day, Richard Shaw did not appear. The two waited until the afternoon, and by evening, an unfamiliar call came to the hotel phone. The landlady at the reception was taken aback, then approached them, asking, "Miss, are you really going to work as a caregiver? They say the gentleman of that house has a terrible temper."
