“She was a light sleeper and she’d heard him come in just as the first streaks of light touched the horizon. Her suite of rooms was opposite his, and she had most definitely heard the sleepy voice of his valet and his answer, and then the closing of the door. It was now midmorning, but if he’d slept more than a few hours she’d be surprised. “You look cheerful for someone who was out carousing all night,” she observed in a dry tone, since it was just the two of them. Miles had risen early to meet... with solicitors and bankers over his precious shipping company. Uncle Chas and Aunt Gloria had returned to the country estate in Berkshire, and their mother rarely rose before noon. Arched brows rose, clear amusement in his eyes, as he chose a seat opposite. “I wasn’t aware my arrivals and departures were so closely monitored.” She passed him the rack of toast. “You left the Masterses’ gathering quite early but didn’t come home. Miles said you weren’t at your club either.”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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