Jael stiffened immediately. He didn't want to bring up the conversation just yet, but he had to answer her question. He thought it was too early, but he needed to know what was going on. He wasn't the only one curious about how the fire started. He would also have to answer questions he didn't have the answer to. If Mauve knew it would be great.
"Yes," he reluctantly replied. "We had more than enough hands to stop the fire. They were able to put it out before it spread too much."
Mauve sighed. "That's a relief to hear." She had seen how quickly the fire had spread and had worried the whole plantation would be burned to the ground.
"We did lose a few trees, but I'm sure it's nothing we can't grow back, so don't worry about it." Jael frowned slightly at his words. Was he implying Mauve had something to do with the fire, or was he just trying to stop her from worrying?
"I'll help," she said eagerly.