Scandal with a Sinful Scot by Karyn Gerrard

Author:Karyn Gerrard
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Kensington
Published: 2018-02-01T21:39:29+00:00

Chapter 12

Once Garrett saw to the business of the stables, giving instructions to the head groom and the stable lads, he headed to the Eaton residence. His father and brother had already departed for Carrbury, taking the landau carriage, William, the coach driver; the earl’s valet; and Thomas, the footman.

Riordan and Sabrina were renting a townhouse instead of staying in the small cottage supplied by the education board. Since his true name was known now, Riordan wanted to give his bride a comfortable residence, and one large enough to accommodate her friend, Mary Tuttle, and any family that may visit. Riordan had also borrowed a maid and one of the cook’s assistants from Wollstonecraft Hall until the end of June.

Instead of walking, he tasked one of the stable lads to drive him in the brougham. It gave him time to gather his thoughts. While a weight had been lifted from him in agreeing to place the curse aside, a part of him acknowledged that it still lurked in the background, ready to push its way to the forefront at the first sign of any hint of a tragic event. It had ruled his life for decades, firmly entrenched in the very fiber of his being. It was not easily dismissed.

But he was willing to take another path. Abbie was worth it. If only he had been adult enough fourteen years ago to see it. Now with Megan in the picture…a daughter. His heart ached when he looked at the young girl. In his initial observances both of them were evident in her, physically and personality-wise. His heart ached for the fact that his daughter acted awkward around him, yet he could hardly blame her. Finding out her beloved late papa was not actually her father would be a shock. It would tear anyone’s life to shreds.

Garrett was envious of a dead man. For the years that he’d lived with and loved Abbie and Megan. Thankfully, by all accounts the doctor had been a kind and devoted man. Her arranged marriage could have turned out as horrific as Sabrina’s. But enough ruminating on the past. The future lay before him, and he remained determined to embrace it all. A fresh start, as Abbie claimed.

The carriage pulled up by the front entrance and Garrett immediately exited. “Samuel, head to the kitchen and I’m sure Mrs. Claxton will fix you with a warm drink.”

The young man touched his forelock. “Thank you, sir.”

Garrett knocked and Alberta answered. “Mr. Garrett Wollstonecraft calling on Mrs. Abigail Hughes.”

Alberta smiled. “Come in, sir. Everyone is in the parlor. You arrived in time for afternoon tea.” After removing his cloak and gloves and handing them to the housekeeper, he entered the room, carrying the box he’d brought with him. Once he exchanged pleasantries, he opened it and handed Abbie a bouquet. “For you, Mrs. Hughes. You stated you wished to be courted.”

Her face lit up, and it caused his heart to skip a beat. “Cape heaths? From your greenhouse?”

“Yes. Hope you like the color combination.

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