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“I should start by explaining that ere not at Grangefields, the Fernall’s faht for the sole purpose of entertaining, for those times when he wished for privacy to host his sordid parties Ordinarily, I would not have been per to taunt those closest to hi alone”

A fe therabbed Tristan’s sleeve as her frantic gaze scoured the e and tall shrubbery

Had the wailingfollowed her to London?

Tristan placed his hand over hers “It is nothing to cause alarerow”

The heat froesture was reot she was utterly alone in the world

She was about to speak when Mr Chandler sauntered out frouise of a shepherdess hung frorey tunic, clutched the other

“You were right to decline my offer,” Mr Chandler called out as the trio strolled back towards the house “When a ht to do is share his meal”

Tristan turned to her and snorted in ah I cannot help but like him”

“He does appear to have a certain appeal I’m sure you would have preferred to frolic in the bushes with his co of jealousy caused a pain in her chest Rather than feel disgruntled, she welco for it meant her heart wasn’t completely dead

“Whilst I enjoy Chandler’s company, we have very different views on courtship”

Once, she had presumed to know Tristan’s character But she would not ain “Well, you do not have to explain yourself to me”

An uncomfortable silence filled the air

“You were telling e,” he eventually reminded her

A host of inconceivable ihost? Have you ever seen a spectre disappear before your eyes?” The gravity of her situation lent for a more direct approach

Tristan jerked his head back in astonish are farthan the dead” He offered his arm “Shall alk? It is not a conversation to have whilst people are lingering in the bushes By its very nature, the topic would see us both locked away in Bedlam”