Love's Patient Fury by Susan Ward

Author:Susan Ward
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: 0
Published: 2014-11-29T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER ELEVEN

When Varian arrived at Bramble Hill he was greet by Lucien. He stood at the base of the stairs, like a sentinel barring entry.

Lucien said, “If you have a moment, Varian. I would like to speak with you.”

Varian removed his outer traveling garments and handed them to Moffat. So, Lucien was ready to have it out after months of artful warfare. Lucien was feeling confident about something. “I would prefer to speak first with my wife,” he said.

“I suggest you join me in my study without haste,” Lucien countered, before moving down the long narrow corridor to his private den.

Lucien settled at his desk and calmly waited for Moffat to close the door.

Varian arched a brow. “There was something you wished to discuss. I am impatient to see my wife. I’m sure you can appreciate my eagerness since it’s been nearly a month since I saw Merry.”

“Merry has given me leave to settle her issues for her.” He picked up the document on his desk and handed it to Varian. “She has consented to a petition of annulment. I’ve been assured it will be granted. You can consider your dealings with my daughter concluded. And I would welcome your immediate leave from Bramble Hill.”

Varian felt his heart stop. As awful as he’d left matters in London, he hadn’t anticipated Merry doing this. He scanned the petition in a fast, dismissive glance. “What an amusing set of accusations. Are they yours or are they my wife’s?”

“My daughter assures me it is all true.”

Varian smiled was amused. “Lucien, I did not commit a fraud to marry her. She married me willingly and she is my wife in all ways.” He set the parchment back on the desk. “You can’t file this petition. Every accusation is untrue. It would benefit none of us, least of all Merry, to file that.”

“It is true until Merry tells me otherwise. I think we have concluded our discussion. You may leave, Varian.”

“Do you really wish to humiliate your daughter, Lucien? The marriage has been consummated and my wife is pregnant. A direct refutation to your claims which will become abundantly obvious to everyone soon. Certainly before the ink dries on that petition.”

“I doubt Merry would be dishonest with me in this, and I am offended at your suggestion she has been.”

“Merry is narrow of thought in all moments of hurt and anger.” Varian stood. “I would appreciate your indulgence if you would permit me to speak privately with my wife before you act upon that petition.”

In his worst moments, Lucien Merrick had an inherent decency even he could not escape. There was visible reluctance stamped on his face, but finally he said, “She is in the west drawing room with Rhea. You may speak with her there, and then I would appreciate your quick departure, Varian.”

As Varian left the study, he realized there was only one way to get the truth out of Merry’s lips quickly and fix this impending disaster with the expedience required. Merry was never more narrow of thought than in anger.

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