Mr. Darcy Captures a Lady's Heart: A Steamy Pride and Prejudice Variation by Emmy Rivette

Author:Emmy Rivette [Rivette, Emmy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Pride and Prejudice & Related Fandoms, Naughty Bits (aka PWP)
ISBN: 9798227534330
Google: gggQEQAAQBAJ
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Goodreads: 215012961
Publisher: Riveting Fiction
Published: 2024-06-18T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Elizabeth stirred, her eyes fluttering open as the morning light filtered through the curtains. For the first time in days, her mind felt clear, the fog of fever finally lifting. She shifted beneath the covers, tentatively flexing her injured leg. To her relief, the swelling had subsided significantly.

Dr. Ferren entered the room, a smile spreading across his face as he observed Elizabeth’s improved condition. “Miss Bennet, it is wonderful to see you awake and alert. How are you feeling?”

Elizabeth returned his smile, pushing herself up to a sitting position. “Much better, Doctor. The pain in my leg has diminished greatly.”

The doctor nodded, examining the wound with gentle fingers. “The honey poultices have done their work well. Mrs. Gardiner and the servants will continue the treatment, and with ample rest, you should make a full recovery.”

As Dr. Ferren left the room, Elizabeth leaned back against the pillows, a profound sense of gratitude washing over her. She had cheated death, her body fighting off the infection that had threatened to consume her. The thought of seeing her family again filled her with longing, their faces swimming in her mind’s eye.

Perhaps, finally, she had performed an act that would make Mr. Darcy smile.

Mrs. Gardiner entered the room, her face alight with relief as she saw Elizabeth sitting up. “Oh, Lizzy, you had us all so worried! But look at you now, the color returning to your cheeks.”

Elizabeth reached out, grasping her aunt’s hand. “I know you have been by my side these past few days, though my recollection is imperfect. I cannot thank you enough for your care, Aunt.”

Mrs. Gardiner squeezed her hand, tears glistening in her eyes. “Nonsense, my dear. You are strong and resilient. Now, you must not overexert yourself while still on the mend.”

“Nevertheless, I am bolstered by the thought of you here.” Elizabeth paused. “And how shall I thank our host? How fares Mr. Darcy? We have received all of his services, but I know not if his wound was serious from the fall in the stream.”

“His wound? I did not know he sustained one, dear Lizzy, but I am certain if he did that it is of no great consequence. He mentioned nothing of it and seemed hale enough to travel on urgent business. But think no more of these things. Mr. Darcy will return shortly from London, and then you will be well enough to astonish him.”

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