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"Thank you, Guillford," Julian said, his stance as casual as the viscount's was stiff "My wife and I both appreciate your good wishes"

"Yes, well, I'd best be on my way" Guillford turned to Henry "Please contact ures" With that he left the office, shutting the door quietly behind him

Aurora's breath expelled in a rush "Mr Camden, I'm sorry I had no idea"

"Nonsense" Henry waved her protest away, a hint of a sood once in a while It keeps one on one's toes" He gestured toward his inner office "Won't you both come in?"

"Thank you for being so gracious," Aurora said when they were seated

"Not gracious, my dear—adaptable" His kindly eyes twinkled "You've been wed to this gentleman for but a few days I've worked with hi of which, before we address the reason for your visit, I, too, would like to extend ether"

"We intend to, Henry," Julian replied "Long, happy, and—if the past few days are any indication—rife with excitement"

"Which brings us to the purpose of your visit?" Camden prompted

"Yes" Julian leaned forward "Henry, this box"

"I see" The solicitor glanced uneasily at Aurora

"My wife knows everything" A corner of Julian's iven your timely exit from Morland Manor the day you presentedHenry's protest "I realize your decision to leave when you did was rooted in your custority"

"I won't deny I was curious about Geoffrey's legacy," Henry clarified "But curiosity is not the quality upon which my family built our reputation As I explained to you at Morland Manor, Geoffrey's instructions were that you view the contents of the chest alone"

"And I better than anyone understand why—else I'd be sharing s with you now"

"I understand"

"But I have shared the freely"