The Duchess Remembers by Monroe Jennifer

Author:Monroe, Jennifer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-09-09T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fifteen

Monday came round sporting blue skies with a scattering of clouds, though it had rained throughout the night. A new housekeeper had been appointed but would not begin until the following day, the former housekeeper having given her notice due to her sister falling ill and needing a caregiver. Hence, Hannah had taken over the woman’s duties until the arrival of the new housekeeper.

Lucy looked forward to the arrival of her friends Mrs. Eliza Treverton, Lady Martha Sorenson, and Lady Nancy Drake. She had spent many an afternoon gossiping over cups of tea, and despite all she had forgotten, Lucy felt a sense of excitement and comfort at the possibility of resuming her life as she knew it once again.

She walked over to the window, which overlooked the gardens, and gazed at the rose bush where she had stood the previous day with Andrew. How delighted she had been remembering that he had torn his sleeve on that very bush, and though it was all she recalled, she was thankful for that one tidbit of memory. It had bought a joy to her heart, and she had to admit that being in Andrew’s embrace had brought up another feeling, as well. Safety. In his arms, crying into his chest, she had never felt so secure. The embrace had been firm and yet gentle. Granted, he was a rogue of sorts at times, but at that moment, he was more like the man from when she had awakened after her accident. He was handsome, strikingly so, and though their squabbling angered her, she could not stop the attraction she felt for him.

A gardener walked past with a shovel on his shoulder, and for a moment Lucy was drawn out of her thoughts, but once he disappeared from sight, she once again fell into thoughts of Andrew. Rogue or not, he had remained a gentleman. Some nights she worried he would storm into her room and press his lips to hers as she attempted to escape him.

Her cheeks heated up when she admitted inwardly that she might not try to stop his advances. Nevertheless, her memory returning was of the utmost importance, much more significant than kissing a man she did not love.

“Your Grace,” Mason announced in a formal tone, “Mrs. Eliza Treverton has arrived.”

Lucy turned and Eliza entered, her white dress billowing around her slippers. A pink ribbon matched the tiny pink tambour flowers on the bust and around the hem of her skirts, and Lucy found herself admiring the woman’s tastes immediately.

“Eliza,” Lucy said as she kissed the woman’s cheek. “Thank you for coming.” She gazed behind Eliza and added, “You are alone?”

“Yes, unfortunately, Martha and Nancy had prior engagements.” She took a step away and looked Lucy up and down. “You look well. I trust you are feeling better?”

“Oh, yes,” Lucy replied. “I am making progress with my memory.” Then remembering her manners, she indicated a beige settee with large purple and red flower print. “Please, sit. I will have tea brought to us.

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