The Governess And Mr. Granville (2012)
“Hard on the heels of that awareness came a strong desire not to open her eyes. She couldn’t remember why, but she knew it was a bad idea.
Then her mother mentioned summoning a doctor, in tones of great urgency, and the bliss of oblivion was no longer an option. Serena didn’t intend to utter a groan as she tried to open her eyes, but somehow one slipped out, silencing her audience.
She was in the library, where she’d sat so recently with Marianne. As her vision cleared she saw Dominic st...anding at the end of the sofa—yes, the same sofa. His face was pale, almost ashen, and his mouth grim.
“Darling, you’re awake,” her mother said, squeezing her fingers. Serena turned her head to see her. “Thank you, Mr. Granville, for having the presence of mind to send that footman to fetch me. Serena, dear, I’ve sent him to find your father.”
Serena tried to move, but not only did her mother have a firm grip on her left hand, someone else was holding her right.MoreLess
Then her mother mentioned summoning a doctor, in tones of great urgency, and the bliss of oblivion was no longer an option. Serena didn’t intend to utter a groan as she tried to open her eyes, but somehow one slipped out, silencing her audience.
She was in the library, where she’d sat so recently with Marianne. As her vision cleared she saw Dominic st...anding at the end of the sofa—yes, the same sofa. His face was pale, almost ashen, and his mouth grim.
“Darling, you’re awake,” her mother said, squeezing her fingers. Serena turned her head to see her. “Thank you, Mr. Granville, for having the presence of mind to send that footman to fetch me. Serena, dear, I’ve sent him to find your father.”
Serena tried to move, but not only did her mother have a firm grip on her left hand, someone else was holding her right.MoreLess
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