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Aht running off with Toby was the worst mistake she could have made”

“If Uncle William knows and has sworn her to silence, then it must be scandalous”

“Yes,” Amy murmured She rested her hand over her eyes, as if it was suddenly all too much for her

Francesca reached to touch her aro up and take a rest before supper? I’ back the meal”

Aave her a droll look

Francesca laughed, and at that e had become snarled in a traffic jam between a cart and an omnibus No wonder so ; it was far quicker And then he was there, theon the corner opposite thee

There could be noher Pursuing her Francesca knew this was too ierous for her to take matters into her own hands Besides, ould she do? She needed help froerous and turbulent world she seemed to have entered Someone who fit in perfectly

She needed Sebastian

Chapter 16

As soon as Aone upstairs to rest, Francesca went in search of Lil

“How is Rosie?”

“She’s havin’ a lovely tiirls are all spoilin’ her rotten” Her expression turned anxious “You don’t think that her aunt can take her back, do you? After what she did, trying to sell her?”

“Has Rosie asked for her?”

“No, not once”

“Then I don’t think we should worry about it The aunt obviously is not a suitable person to care for a child Rosie is better off with us” She paused before she went on “Lil, have you seen anyone around the club who is acting suspiciously?”