The Viscount's Wife_Christian Victorian Era Historical by Jenna Brandt

Author:Jenna Brandt [Brandt, Jenna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-01-28T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

When Debbey and William returned home from lunch, Lady Almonbury was waiting for them with a worried look on her face.

“Can we speak for a moment, William?”

“Anything you need to speak with me about, you can do so in front of my wife,” William asserted.

With a hesitant glance towards Debbey, she stated, “It is of a delicate nature. It seems several of the shrouds over the family portraits have been removed. I questioned the staff, and none of them are responsible. Do either of you have any idea how this has happened?”

“What are you talking about mother?” William asked with irritation.

“You know we are to keep your father’s and brother’s pictures covered for one year while we are in mourning. Someone has taken it upon themselves to remove them.”

“Couldn’t they have just fallen off?” Debbey inquired.

With indignation, Lady Almonbury stated, “Certainly not. They were placed securely so they would remain intact for the duration. Someone had to purposefully remove them.” With a look of deep hurt, she accused, “Why would anyone do such a thing?”

“I will investigate into the matter and let you know when I have some answers. I am sorry, Mother. Whoever is responsible will be punished.”

“Thank you, William.” With a weary tone, Lady Almonbury added, “I think I will go lay down for a spell before dinner. This incident has taken a toll on me.”

As William watched his mother ascend the stairs, an anger rose up inside him. Although she had questioned the staff, he wondered if one of them was harboring resentment and did this out of retaliation. If it was the case, he would make them pay for upsetting his mother and disrespecting the family’s grief.

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