A Hero Returns (The Repington Chronicles Book 3) by Bruce Kelly Anne & Publishing Sweet River

Author:Bruce, Kelly Anne & Publishing, Sweet River [Bruce, Kelly Anne]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Sweet River Publishing
Published: 2017-12-11T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

"Remember to smile."

"Yes, Mother," Beatrice answered for what must have been the twentieth time that day. "Please remember that Lady Alderside sent you a personal invitation at Mr Townsend's request."

"Yes, Mother." It was bad enough that Beatrice was being forced to attend Lady Sarah's recital, she would not only see Mr Townsend also it would be necessary to be polite and gracious to him.

She was grateful for her long gloves, as they covered the yellowing bruises that still lingered above her elbow. Feigning a headache Beatrice had been able to bow out of any social events, over the last week. While it was true that she did not want anyone to see the discoloured spots on her arm she was more concerned about seeing Mr Townsend again. His behaviour at the park had been extremely upsetting.

In their earlier conversations, Mr Townsend had seemed nice except for his peculiar habit of telling her how she should act and feel. Beatrice had thought perhaps it was nervousness on his part. After witnessing his reaction when she chose to disagree with him, she knew it was much more than that.

The door to the Alderside house opened and Beatrice steeled herself to deal with Lady Sarah, and Lady Judith surely would be there as well.

"Miss Beatrice!"

Being looked up quickly not expecting anyone to be overly excited to see her. She was even more surprised to see Henrietta hurry across the room.

"Lady Henrietta!" Beatrice exclaimed. "I cannot believe you are here."

"Oh, Miss Beatrice, I am so glad you're here. I thought it was going have to endure this all on my own."

"I was fearing the same," Beatrice admitted. "When did you arrive in London?"

"At the beginning of the week," Henrietta exclaimed. "I had hoped to see you at Almack’s on Wednesday."

"I was feeling ill and missed most of my social engagements." Beatrice looked around to make sure her mother was not listening before she said, "We need to find a quiet place so we can talk."

They were all led out to the garden where many stone benches and several ornately decorated wooden chairs had been set up. Henrietta quickly guided them to a bench in the corner of the garden half hidden by a trellis of climbing flowers.

"Beatrice, what has happened?"

"There is so much to tell I am unsure where I am to begin."

"You left Castborough less than a month ago. I cannot believe so much has happened."

Beatrice knew that her friend was not doubting her, she was truly confused and upset for her.

"Must you sit over here in the corner?" Lady Taltham spat at her. "You will never get a husband sitting off by yourself."

"Good afternoon, Lady Taltham," Henrietta said leaning forward to be seen around the trellis.

Beatrice’s mother looked horrified for a moment before her face adopted a serene look once more. "Good afternoon, Lady Henrietta. I did not realize you were back in London."

"We just arrived from Castborough a few days ago. We were all invited to see Lady Sarah's recital."

"Oh, are Lord and Lady Castborough here as well?"

Henrietta smiled.

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