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“Towards the end, the beatings becaun toto visit, and I needed to smarten myself up He toldto inspect his goods” Isobel frowned trying to reht assist in the downfall of Rupert “His manservant also informed the few servants who remained, that I was betrothed, and was due to leave soon to be wed to DeLisle That is what prompted Kitty into action”
“Kitty h
elped you escape” It wasn’t a question, but Isobel nodded anyway and described the events on the night of her escape
“Did Rupert ever threaten or beat Kitty?” Doone
“No, as far as I am aware he didn’t touch her I don’t think she was treated very nicely, but she didn’t cos She wasn’t afraid of Rupert,” Isobel replied “Did Rupert throw her out?”
“No he didn’t Kitty left of her own accord during the night while Rupert and hisfor you She eventually made her way back to Willowbrook”
“Have you spoken to her?”
“Yes, ere looking for you I went to Aunt Elspeth’s house to check if you had turned up Elspeth informed me of Kitty’s arrival and we questioned her Kitty was relieved to learn I was alive and readily gave me the details of what had happened fro of Isobel’s previously flushed countenance
“If it hadn’t been for Kitty ” Isobel left the state very well both men understood
“We will ensure she is rewarded for her bravery my dear,” Dominic reassured her, his eyes soft as they rested upon her
“Kitty has decided she would like to rehted with the prospect Apparently she has fitted in extreained so save you,” Peter added ruefully
“What happened once you left the rose trellis? We know you disappeared into the night on your own” The very idea of the risks she took still left Doo? How did you survive?”
“I had a purse of coins Peter had left ave ets those back with a little extra”
“I’ll see she gets it,” Dolance with Peter Kitty would receive the funds, plus interest, along with an estate cottage at Willowbrook, an increase in salary and a job for as long as she wanted it Both men had already discussed Kitty’s involvereed to ensure Kitty had everything necessary toIsobel’s life
“You were half starved when I found you,” he added bringing the conversation back to the matter at hand