Hugh had been her obsession. When he was away, she had assumed he was with other women. It drove her crazy, dominated her thoughts. She had tried to concentrate on her daughters, but her own insecurity was much too huge. When Skye would beg for a story or Clea would need help with her music lessons, Augusta would tell them to ask Caroline. So Augusta could be with Hugh.
Augusta was consumed by her thoughts of Hugh, her obsession who occupied her mind constantly. When he was not around, she could not shake the fear that he was with other women, which intensified her feelings of insecurity. This turmoil overshadowed her ability to focus on her daughters, causing her to feel overwhelmed and distracted.
Despite her daughters' needs for her attention—Skye longing for a story and Clea seeking guidance with...
