“I hope we don’t live to regret her going.” Martin sighed as the door closed after they’d gone on their way. “Or cause trouble between the Taverhams and Acton.”
“Acton is in London so there will be no trouble at all.”
“He’s returning to the country too. Wants to prepare his home in advance for Miss Quartermane’s arrival. I do hope Whitney behaves herself.”
Iris bit her lip and moved to the front window. Lord Acton’s property abutted Lord Taverham’s Twilit Hill estate and he was said to be a frequent visitor. It was inevitable that upon his return, Lord Acton might find himself in Whitney’s company. “It is too late to warn Whitney that her pleasant holiday might have an unwanted presence.”
“Well, at least she has made an effort to be civil with Acton in London so I’m optimistic she could behave for a few weeks.”
Iris sighed and rocked Violet in her arms, resigned to be the recipient of the most interesting correspondence soon. “I think a few weeks in the country might be just what they need to sort out their differences once and for all. She might even meet and eventually marry the man of her dreams.”
Martin pulled her into his arms, careful not to squash little Violet, and smiled down at her, a question in his gaze.
“I don’t have to dream anymore, husband.” She kissed their daughter’s brow and then caressed his dear face. “I have everything I need to be happy right within reach.”
The End
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Richard eased closer a half step. Esme leaned back. Cautiously, he slid one arm around her slim waist. The sensation of holding her even closer yet caught firmly in his mind. From all he’d heard, all he’d seen of her character, Esme would not play games other than those of the erotic variety. She certainly wouldn’t view him as a potential husband either. For an affair, Esme would be a wise choice. He brought his free hand to her neck and stoked the back of his fingers over her throat.
“Windermere,” Esme whispered in an annoyed tone. “What do you think you’re doing?”
“I think I’d like to make love to you, if you don’t mind.”
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