Shattered Dreams
“He took the stairs even faster. He’d have a bloody hard time explaining what he was doing in the wing opposite where his room was located.He breathed a sigh of relief when he reached the bottom. He stepped across the marble-tiled foyer and willed his thundering heart to slow.“Oh, there you are, Charfield.”He turned as Fellingsdown walked toward him.“I just sent a footman to your room to get you.”“I...uh...was—”“It doesn’t matter. Mother and Father have arrived.”Brent tried to look pleasantly su...rprised and felt like the worst actor to ever attempt a part.“Come, meet them.”“It would be my pleasure.” Brent followed Fellingsdown across the foyer and down the hallway to a more private area of the manor home.“A servant came with a message not an hour after you’d left with Elly. Mother and Father wanted us to know they were on their way. I came as soon as I could. Cassie will follow tomorrow. With Andrew.”As they neared the study, Brent instinctively straightened his jacket and tried to appear as presentable as possible.MoreLess
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