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Tristan’s hand slipped from her cheek “Andrew fell off his horse” His tone carried a hint of frustration “It was an accident A foolish one perhaps, but an accident all the same”
She raised her chin defiantly “An accident that occurred within ten e”
“Highley Grange?” A deep frown marred his brow, and she sensed him withdraw “But my mother informed me he died on the road near Hoddesdon”
“Yes The Grange is less than half a mile from Hoddesdon”
Tristan stepped back He winced, rubbed the back of his neck over and over as though trying to ease an aching muscle “You’re certain of this?”
“A gentlee stopped to help him He took one look at Andrew and knew he had broken his neck” An icy chill ran through her as she recalled the e to fetch help, ith it being the only house on that stretch of road I sent Sedgewick into Hoddesdon to bring Dr Monroe”
Tristan dragged his hand down his face “Andreas an accomplished rider Was there any explanation for the accident? My ht to discuss the finer details”
“No I recall someone ested the creature startled the horse which consequently led to Andrew falling His death was ruled an accident The doctor dealt with everything He inforive a brief statement That was all”
Muttering a string of curses, Tristan turned away “Why the hell has no one told me any of this?” He paced back and forth; the sharp sound of crunching gravel underfoot conveyed frustration
“I can only assuht Your ht” Isabella did not want to revisit the night, either “Having lost one son, securing an heir see else to think about has helped to ease her grief”
He threw his hands in the air “Despite the need to protect her feelings and honour her wishes, I will not rest until I know the truth”
The tension thruible
She so desperately wanted to ease his tor her hand on his chest to calm the heart she suspected thumped wildly within But she kept her arms close to her side
“I have not been back to Highley Grange for a ain “I a a house in Brook Street and—”
He swung around “You’re unaccompanied whilst here i