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“He and his wife prefer the quiet of the country,” her e to her voice A firmness meant to indicate that she did not wish to discuss the matter any further

At least not in front of Gareth

Gareth tried to recall if he had ever heard soerton He didn’t think so, but then again, Gareth was at least a decade his junior, and if there was so untoward in his past, it would probably have occurred before Gareth had moved to town

He glanced over at Hyacinth to see her reaction to her , not exactly, but it was clear that she’d wanted to stop Hyacinth fro further

But if Hyacinth took offense, she wasn’t showing it She turned her attention to theand was staring out, her brows pulled slightly together as she blinked

“Is it war to her sister “It looks sunny”

“It is quite,” Daphne said, sipping her tea “I walked over fros House”

“I should love to go for a walk,” Hyacinth announced

It took Gareth only a second to recognize his cue “I would be delighted to escort you, Miss Bridgerton”

“Would you?” Hyacinth said with a dazzling smile

“I was out this erton said “The crocuses are in bloom in the park A bit past the Guard House”

Gareth almost smiled The Guard House was at the far end of Hyde Park It would take half the afternoon to get there and back

He rose to his feet and offered her his arm “Shall we see the crocuses then?”

“That would be delightful” Hyacinth stood “I just need to fetch my maid to accompany us”

Gregory pushed hi “Perhaps I’ll co, too,” he said