Clara stared at the name written on the final page.
For several seconds, the world around her seemed to disappear.
HENRY VOLKSKRANT.
Arthur's father.
The man who had admitted hiding Edward.
The man who had helped arrange his transfer to Dr. Whitmore.
The man who had repeatedly claimed that he was protecting Edward's wishes.
Clara slowly looked at Eleanor.
"Mother… do you recognize this name?"
Eleanor nodded, her face drained of color.
"Your father trusted Henry."
"Then why would he authorize the operation against him?"
"I don't know."
Clara examined the page again. Beneath Henry's name was a handwritten note.
Secondary authorization. Access granted through the Volkskrant family security agreement. Final operation approved.
Her fingers tightened around the paper.
"So he didn't merely hide Father. He had access to the operation that made everyone believe Father was dead."
"Clara, we must be certain before accusing him."
