Tenacious Trents 01 - a Misguided Lord
“He was tucked into bed and fell asleep shortly after she had given him the Dover’s Powder.
“You should go,” Leigh insisted.
“I can’t leave him. What if something were to happen?”
“I will send word, I promise,” Mrs. Hartley insisted. “If you stay, you risk angering your grandfather, and you won’t find a husband sitting here.”
Eleanor glanced back down at Benjamin.
He was resting peacefully. “It doesn’t seem right.”
“It isn’t right but you have little choice. His lordship has given you none,” Mrs. Hartley insisted angrily.
In that she was correct. Eleanor needed to concentrate on finding a husband. Then she would never need to leave the children again, if she found a husband who would allow them in the home. Or, at least he would allow her to support them, even if they could not live together. “Very well.” She picked up her reticule. “Promise to send word if Benjamin worsens or anything happens.”
“I promise.” Leigh hugged her.
Eleanor trudged down the stairs and to the front door.
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