The Highlander's English Bride by Anna Campbell

Author:Anna Campbell [Campbell, Anna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Anna Campbell
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Dear Emily,

I hate to see you so sunk in grief, and I apologize that I haven’t been any comfort in this sad time. I should have guessed immediately that you found no solace in my presence. I had hoped that you’d gain some respite in knowing that I loved Sir John, too.

I appreciate your honesty in telling me that you’d rather be alone to mourn in private. I swore myself to your service when we wed. If the only service I can give you is to leave when you ask, that is what I will do.

I’m overdue to visit Glen Lyon, so if you need me, that’s where you can reach me. I’ve written to Mr. Pond and told him that I’m unable to take up my post as his assistant at the Royal Observatory because of family commitments. In the meantime, I have instructed Henry Parnell, my man of business, to advance any funds you need. I’ve left details of how to reach him on the desk in the library, as well as the direction of Glen Lyon if you wish to contact me.

I can imagine my departure so close to our wedding will cause more talk. That’s a pity, but can’t be helped. Your wellbeing is more important than any amount of gossip. If you tell people my presence was urgently required north of the border, with luck they should accept my absence as nothing out of the ordinary.

I know that you have banned me from apologizing, my dear wife. But as this is a parting that is likely to endure for the foreseeable future, I humbly beg your pardon for all my sins against you, large and small. I hope you can forgive me for making these difficult days since your father’s passing even more difficult than they needed to be.

With my sincerest respect and friendship – because despite your doubts, you have always had both,

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