Embracing The Earl's Dream: A Clean Regency Romance (Resolved In Love Book 4) by Penny Fairbanks

Author:Penny Fairbanks [Fairbanks, Penny]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Published: 2020-06-30T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 9

Warm sunlight filtered down through the branches above Juliet. She closed her eyes, enjoying the subtle heat on her skin while Pearl’s sweet voice filled her ears, offset by Rosamund’s low, playful tone. Pearl and Rosamund had become fast friends during the Williams’ stay at Palgrave Castle and Daniel absolutely fascinated the girl with his explanations of perfume making. He’d even promised her that he would create a scent just for her and name it Pearl, which had thrilled her to no end.

Juliet smiled, eyes still closed, as she reflected on how much Pearl had grown since she’d first arrived in the fall. The girl now spoke with confidence and played happily. She was full of energy, curiosity, and imagination. She also did very well with her French lessons, something Lady Overton had thought would be too soon for Pearl, but Juliet had wanted to challenge her. It had proved to be a positive challenge. Unfortunately, Pearl still detested arithmetic.

The terrors of arithmetic had been banished for today. Today, Juliet, Rosamund, and Pearl enjoyed the orchard as spring finished settling in. Small green leaves popped up with greater frequency on the branches above and small blooms would soon follow. Juliet had been taking Pearl outside for lessons under the sun now that all the snow had melted away.

They’d chosen a spot for their picnic, laying a soft blanket over the prickly grass and placing the basket full of food on one corner. Rosamund had eagerly accepted Pearl’s invitation to join them on the condition that Pearl diligently practiced her French before they paused for lunch. Juliet was glad to spend more time with her friend before she went back to Brighton, but at the present moment she was particularly glad that Rosamund had taken over the French lesson temporarily, encouraging Pearl to have simple conversations in the new language. While the ladies spoke French in the orchard, the men had gone off fishing at the pond.

Juliet had not felt this happy in a very long time. She had finally accepted her strange role in the household. It certainly helped that Pearl was such a lovely child and bright student. And, of course, she and Solomon had finally made amends after all these years of pain and these past few months of tension. The dance a few days ago still swirled through Juliet’s mind like a dream she did not want to forget.

For now, she needed to return to the present. Juliet opened her eyes and watched Pearl and Rosamund eagerly chatting, Pearl doing her very best to incorporate the French phrases she’d learned so far while Rosamund offered corrections. Juliet adored the way Pearl approached each new challenge and did not give up even on her most difficult or disliked subjects.

Juliet really did love Pearl. She finally felt free to admit that to herself. She hoped she would be part of Pearl’s life for many years to come, guiding her from schoolroom knowledge to lessons on poise and manners before eventually making her debut in Society.

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