Secrets of Seduction
“Later that evening when the guests gathered around the tea tray in the drawing room, Cornelius took Rachel’s hand and led her to the mantel. Facing the company with her, he cleared his throat in order to make a special announcement.
“Ladies and gentleman, you see before you the most fortunate of men. My dearest Rachel has at last consented to become my bride.”
Wondering what had caused the baroness’s change of heart, Skye glanced at Rachel for confirmation and found her smiling shyly.
“I told C...ornelius about his daughter,” Rachel admitted, “and he has forgiven me for keeping the truth from him all these years.”
Cornelius made a slight scoffing sound. “I could not understand her continued refusal to wed me, but I kept pressing and finally wore her down. Indeed, I was overjoyed to learn of my flesh-and-blood offspring.” He gazed down at Skye and Kate. “You both have been like daughters to me, but it will be good to come to know Daphne.”
Both cousins leapt to their feet to embrace their uncle with delight and even a few tears of joy.MoreLess
“Ladies and gentleman, you see before you the most fortunate of men. My dearest Rachel has at last consented to become my bride.”
Wondering what had caused the baroness’s change of heart, Skye glanced at Rachel for confirmation and found her smiling shyly.
“I told C...ornelius about his daughter,” Rachel admitted, “and he has forgiven me for keeping the truth from him all these years.”
Cornelius made a slight scoffing sound. “I could not understand her continued refusal to wed me, but I kept pressing and finally wore her down. Indeed, I was overjoyed to learn of my flesh-and-blood offspring.” He gazed down at Skye and Kate. “You both have been like daughters to me, but it will be good to come to know Daphne.”
Both cousins leapt to their feet to embrace their uncle with delight and even a few tears of joy.MoreLess
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