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“Berkeley Square is my home, as is any place where Christian happens to be”

Nicole scanned Rose’s coat and breeches and screwed up her nose “But you need to bathe You need clean clothes”

Rose shrugged “Mrs Hibbet will see to it all” When Christian told her he’d brought the children and his housekeeper with him to London, Rose’s heart soared “Please, Nicole I want to be there when Christian comes home”

Nicole pursed her lips and nodded “Who am I to stand in the way of true love?”

Christian hadn’t told her what number Berkeley Square, only that he had a house next door to Lord Marlborough Nicole refused to allow Rose to knock on doors while wearing a gentleman’s coat and se while Jackson made the rounds

Eventually, he returned to the carriage and opened the door “It’s this one, my lady”

Rose hugged Nicole before alighting andthe three small steps She expected to see the butler, but Lord Trevane stood at the door in his shirtsleeves

“Lady Rose” Trevane inclined his head but smirked as he perused her unconventional attire “I received a note to say Farleigh won’t be back for a few hours”

“I know He asked me to wait here until his return” It didn’t ht spend time with the children”

Trevane raised a brow “You wouldn’t happen to have a callasses of brandy and still the noise is deafening”

Rose sined mayhem within “The only way you’ll find out is if you leton the doorstep?”

Trevane stepped aside and gestured to the hall “You’re certain you wish to enter the house while I’m in residence?”

Rose’s heart raced Trevane kne to intipast him

“Do you think that will stop the gossips?” He closed the door and then inhaled deeply “Good God, you sutters”

Heat flooded her cheeks “I’ve been swih not out of choice”