A Jolly Little Scandal by Tabetha Waite

Author:Tabetha Waite [Waite, Tabetha]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2022-02-24T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 6

The next morning a note was sent over from Dr. Haimlin with the good news that Olivia could be released from his care. Araminta, along with Isadora and Calliope, headed over to the clinic to gather their youngest sibling. When they walked into her room, they were overjoyed to see that she was sitting up and looked perfectly healthy.

“Oh, Livy!” Tears stung Araminta’s eyes as the harrowing incident from the day before struck her, and she realized how different things could be right now.

“Don’t cry, Minty,” that sweet voice replied. She reached out a hand and Araminta grasped it with both of hers. The warmth that radiated from her sister’s palm made her eyes flood with even more moisture.

“I can’t help it, dearest. I was so afraid when I realized that you had fallen through the ice.”

Olivia smiled gently. “I’m just sorry I lost my skates.”

Araminta laughed. “I will buy you ten pair for Christmas!”

“Ooh! Look at all the flowers!”

Araminta glanced at Calliope, who was standing by a large bouquet of white lilies. She withdrew the card and read, “Wishing you a quick recovery. Signed the Earl of Somers.” A red brow lifted smugly at Araminta as she replaced the note and moved to the bouquet of yellow roses and plucked out the next card. “Hmm. There’s nothing written, but it’s signed Gravesend.”

“The duke,” Isadora murmured, and exchanged a glance with Araminta. She knew what her sister was thinking, that he would be a lovely prospect for Olivia.

“I don’t really recall him,” Olivia said quietly.

Isadora moved forward. “Perhaps you’ll have a chance to reacquaint yourself with each other sooner than you think. His mother is in charge of the Christmas Eve ball.” She smiled gently. “That is, if you’re feeling up to it by then. I shouldn’t wish to rush your recovery and cause a setback.”

Olivia nodded, but said nothing more on the matter.

Isadora brought forth the dress they had procured from her wardrobe, and together they helped Olivia into the mauve gown. Calliope moved forward and threaded her arm through hers. “Let’s get you home. I daresay I’m eager to catch you up on the latest London gossip.”

She led Olivia out of the room while Isadora and Araminta gathered the flowers and followed them to their waiting carriage.

When they arrived at the townhouse, Araminta noticed a familiar figure sitting atop his horse. She glanced to Isadora as she handed over her bouquet to a waiting footman. “I’ll be just a moment.”

Isadora said nothing, but the slightly condemning look on her face spoke volumes as she disappeared inside the house with her sisters. “Good day, Lord Somers.” Araminta greeted him cordially.

He tipped his hat at her. “Lady Araminta. I see Olivia has made it home safely. Dare I hope that means she suffers no ill effects from her dip in the freezing Thames?”

“She’s doing very well.” She paused, unsure of what to say in the bright light of a new day. She twisted her hands before her. “The flowers you sent were beautiful.

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