Emma: Bride of Kentucky (American Mail-Order Bride 15) by Peggy L Henderson

Author:Peggy L Henderson [Henderson, Peggy L]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical, Romance, Fiction, Forever Love, Victorian Era, Western, Fifth In Series, Saga, Fifty-Books, Forty-Five Authors, Newspaper Ad, Short Story, American Mail-Order Bride, Bachelor, Single Woman, Marriage Of Convenience, Christian, Religious, Faith, Inspirational, Factory Burned, Pioneer, Kentucky, Class Structure, Destitute, Horse Breeder, Estate, Mentor Loyalty, Wrong Groom, Horrific Experience, No Choices
Goodreads: 27879587
Publisher: Virtual Bookpublishing, LLC.
Published: 2015-12-03T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Emma folded the last sheet of paper and stuffed it in its proper envelope, which was already addressed to Rose. Gillian’s and Willow’s letters were sealed. All she had to do now was ask Lizzy if someone could deliver the letters to Lexington so they could get mailed.

She rose from her seat and moved to the door leading to the balcony. Looking out at the fields each morning had become a ritual, and today she wasn’t going to sit in this great big house with nothing to do. She’d pestered Millie enough in the kitchen over the last few days.

To her great astonishment, the talented cook had produced a Boston Cream Pie that rivaled anything she’d tasted at home. Although, true to her word, Millie had added a generous dose of bourbon which had added to the cake’s rich flavor.

Emma buttoned up her shirtwaist and reached for the new pair of leather gloves on her dresser. The riding skirt she wore had arrived just yesterday. Lizette’s seamstress truly did remarkable work, in a short amount of time. She glanced at her reflection in the mirror and smiled despite the constant feeling of dread that she’d made a terrible mistake in answering the ad to become David Benton’s wife.

He’d been gone for nearly a week. No one seemed to be concerned about his absence, especially the house staff. Millie had cut off mid-sentence several times when their conversations had turned to David. There were things she clearly didn’t want to say about her employer. No doubt, if he behaved as badly all the time as he had during their one and only brief meeting, Emma could well understand. On the up side, his extended absences from the estate meant she didn’t have to spend any time with him.

Emma pinned her hat to her head and left the room. Lizette was eating breakfast in the dining room when Emma entered. The older woman’s eyes swept over her with a satisfied smile.

“You look lovely, my dear,” she beamed, and indicated for her to sit. “Have some breakfast with me. Millie is rather put out that you don’t seem to enjoy her cooking.”

Emma smiled and shook her head to decline the offer.

“Millie knows I like her cooking. She also knows I prefer not to eat in the morning. I think she’s slowly coming around to that idea.”

Lizette nodded. “Your outfit looks nice. Hetty has done a wonderful job on your wardrobe so far.” She sipped her coffee and her eyes sparkled with excitement. “The material for your wedding gown should arrive any day.”

A quick jolt of apprehension at the word wedding seeped through Emma, but she plastered a smile on her face.

“Are you sure you don’t mind that I go to the stables this morning?”

Even if Lizette answered in the negative, Emma would find a way to get to the barns. The temptation of the horses beckoning to her from her view on the balcony had grown stronger every day.

“Of course not, dear,” Lizette sang.

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