A Rogue Meets His Match (The Rogue Chronicles Book 7) by Lana Williams

A Rogue Meets His Match (The Rogue Chronicles Book 7) by Lana Williams

Author:Lana Williams [Williams, Lana]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2021-07-21T18:30:00+00:00


Chapter Thirteen

Edward paced his study, frustration building with each step. Luncheon had passed, and still, Margaret had not replied to his message from the previous day. She’d written him but once. Though he realized it was ridiculous to worry, the pit of his stomach told him something was wrong. He had no real reason to believe it to be true. No evidence to point to. Yet he couldn’t shake his concern.

No doubt she was busy tending to her mother—too busy to send a reply. As if caring for her father weren’t enough, now she had two people to worry over.

However, even Charlotte was concerned as her message to Margaret also remained unanswered. The question was what should he do about it? He didn't dare call on her. Doing so might create more problems than it solved. Nor did he think she would welcome his arrival on her doorstep so he might see for himself how she was.

His gaze fell to his desk, and he stopped abruptly to stare at the letter he had received earlier. The note from Aberland advising him that all was proceeding as planned with the investment had been welcome news, filling him with hope. A few more sound investments like that one could very well put the estate on the proper footing for the future, creating lasting results.

But now he stared at it with growing frustration. Were Aberland and his countess doing anything to aid Margaret? Had she been left alone to deal with both parents while the rest of the family went on about their lives?

Before he could think twice, he rang the bell to call for his carriage. In short order, he was driving toward the earl's home, ignoring the voice in his head questioning his sanity. Soon thereafter, he awaited an answer to his knock then was shown into the library.

Aberland rose from behind his desk, a smile on his lips. “Good afternoon, Wynn. To what do I owe the honor of your visit?”

Edward halted as he considered what to say. Who was he to champion Margaret? How could he pose his questions without causing offense? Only too late did he realize the earl most likely had the matter in hand.

Aberland raised one dark brow as he waited for Edward to respond.

“Good afternoon.” Edward sighed as he walked slowly forward, deciding honesty was called for given the unusual situation. “Forgive my intrusion. I realize this is none of my concern, however, I understand Lady Gold is under the weather.”

Aberland frowned as if puzzled by the statement. “Yes, that's true. She’s been feeling poorly these past two days.”

“I am sorry to hear that. I wondered how Miss Gold was faring given the difficult circumstances.”

Now Aberland looked even more perplexed. “I was unaware that you and my sister-in-law were on such good terms.” He gestured for Edward to take a seat then sat as well, his hands folded on the polished surface of his desk.

“Yes, well,” Edward paused, uncertain how to describe their relationship now that he was pressed to share it.



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