A Gentleman to Avoid: Sweet Regency Romance (Sherton Sisters Book 3) by Wendy May Andrews

Author:Wendy May Andrews [Andrews, Wendy May]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Publisher: Sparrow Ink
Published: 2021-01-20T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Ashford hoped his focused attention upon Vigilia wasn’t obvious to anyone else in the room, especially not Lord Bertram. The bounder’s efforts to undermine Ash were creative enough without Bertram going after the young woman in an effort to hurt Ashford. But her behaviour the previous night made him worry that he might be too late in those hopes. He wondered when he might be able to discretely question her. Perhaps, during their explorations that afternoon. If he could catch her when they were too far away from others to be overheard it would be ideal.

He wondered when his life had become so very complicated.

Not that he would truly want a simple life. For the most part, he thrived on challenges. But Ashford hated the thought that his dispute with the blasted viscount might be tainting Lady Vigilia in some way. With a shake of his head, Ash resolved to put it from his mind for the time being. Worrying about it when he couldn’t do anything about it would only consume him needlessly.

“You have hired exceptionally skilled cooks even out here in the country, my lady,” Ash complimented as he wiped his mouth with the napkin.

The young countess appeared pleased with his words. “Thank you, Mr. Northcott, we were delighted that he was willing to join the household. It was only when we promised to entertain regularly that he agreed to our offer of employment. So, I ought to thank all of you for making it possible.” She looked around the table with a charming smile before gaining her feet. “I trust you will all be able to keep yourselves occupied for a time this morning.” Even though it wasn’t a question and the young countess was trying to appear confident in her role as hostess, Ash could hear her voice rising as though to ask if they’d be all right in her absence. “If you haven’t anything to do, see the butler. He has some ideas.” She concluded with a cheerful grin as she left the room. Ash chuckled as she left and was gratified when she glanced over her shoulder and met his gaze with a brief wink.

Ash allowed his own gaze to roam around the table. He wished Crossley was there. Lord Clifton wasn’t a bad sort, but he was under the influence of Lord Bertram, which was regrettable. Sir Branson seemed independent and personable enough. Ashford thought to invite him to go riding before he remembered he ought to let his horse rest a bit longer, since they had come so far yesterday and would be riding again that afternoon. Perhaps, he ought to see to his own correspondence just as Vigilia had said she was going to do. The pace of the activities was sure to pick up in the coming days, and he had a couple things he ought to see to. His heart wasn’t really in it though. He didn’t feel as though he would be able to settle until he had spoken with Vigilia and ascertained for himself that she was fine.

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