“The baby was his ward and all. He brought flowers from the Hall’s conservatory for the duchess and a silver rattle he’d picked up in London for the occasion for the baby. It seemed the thing to do. He’d leave his offerings with the butler, play a game of chess with Foster, and be on his way, duty done. Except the duchess wanted to see him. Upstairs, in her newly refurbished chambers. Carlinn found himself adjusting his neckcloth as he followed Jeffers up the stairs. Marisol was propped ...up against the pillows of the large, sun-filled room. But the sun was not shining this day. Instead, the room was painted a soft lemony yellow and had flowered bed coverings and drapes so it reminded him of spring. The duchess wore a robe of amber velvet, buttoned to her chin, and a jonquil ribbon was threaded through the long blonde braid that lay over her shoulder. She looked weary and wan, but happier than he had ever seen her. Nodding briefly at his arrival, the duchess turned her rapt gaze back to the bundle by her side.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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