The English Proposal: Christian Victorian Era Historical (Window to the Heart Saga Trilogy Book 1) by Jenna Brandt

Author:Jenna Brandt [Brandt, Jenna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-05-28T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Wanting some time with Charlie, Margaret chose to go for a ride. Expertly gripping the reins, Margaret allowed the horse to meander along one of the trails. She always thought more clearly when she was riding.

Catherine already had all the training needed in the areas of manners, knowing protocol and such, but Margaret needed to teach her how to take her place in society as a titled lady since she had never been to finishing school. This would be no easy feat. She would have to teach her how to act in any social setting, as well as how to dance, dress, and present herself as if she had always been part of the titled.

Unfortunately, it was quite a challenge to change the mind of someone who considered themselves inferior. But Margaret was determined to do it, and she knew she could.

Deciding not to tell Henry of her plans had posed difficult, but Margaret knew once he saw the remarkable changes in his sister, he would not be able to say no to introducing her into society.

Margaret saw a grove of trees just up ahead and slowly brought Charlie to a halt. She dismounted and looked around. No one was in sight. Good. She quickly undid the top few buttons of her ivory blouse and walked over to a nearby patch of wild flowers. She picked a few and put them throughout her hair.

Grateful that she was able to get away by herself for a few moments, she had been surprised that Henry had said she could go. But then, he had been preoccupied with his business issues, so he really was not paying attention when he said it was all right. She had left as fast as she could so he could not change his mind.

Needing to sort out some of the feelings and thoughts that were racing through her mind about her own life, she contemplated how her life had changed. Margaret used to be so certain about what she wanted, but since Richard entered her life, everything had been turned upside down. The more time she spent married to Henry, the more she began to see her father’s point and realize that Henry was a good husband. He was completely devoted to her, putting her above everything else in his life. But realizing this put her in turmoil, because how could she have thought so certainly that she would only love Richard for the rest of her life and now realize that she had feelings—real, true feelings—for Henry as well? Was she falling in love with Henry? She was not sure.

She was humming to herself lightly as she pondered her feelings when she heard something from behind. Quickly turning around, she found Richard standing a few yards behind her.

Gasping, first in surprise, then shock, she smiled awkwardly at the duke. “I did not expect to see you after the wedding.”

He looked at her a few moments without saying or doing anything. Then he circled her, stopping a few feet in front.

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