“‘About time,’ he observed. ‘Hurry up. The champagne’s de-bubbling even as we speak.’Verity accepted a glass in a complete daze. What had happened? Why the sudden change in the pair of them? Whatever it was, she found herself seated at the table, champagne fizzing gently in a glass and a selection of dishes being offered to her. And, miracle of miracles, her appetite had returned. She listened as Max and Richard chatted about the day’s news. Repairs to a cottage on the estate, a tree that needed... taking down.After a while Max turned to her and said, ‘You’re very quiet. Did your walk tire you?’‘A little, but I slept this afternoon.’ She was doing a lot of that recently. So many changes. So much confusion. She often needed a nap after lunch even if she didn’t go for a walk.He went on. ‘You asked my advice on some household matters the other morning…’She flinched, remembering his rebuff. ‘I…yes. They weren’t very—’‘We’ve established that an upside-down fountain will not amuse me.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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