The Wallflower's Unseen Charm: A Clean Regency Romance by Rose Pearson

Author:Rose Pearson [Pearson, Rose]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Landon Hill Media
Published: 2024-02-02T00:00:00+00:00

“Good afternoon.”

Joy cleared her throat and looked up at the butler.

“Good afternoon. I am come to call upon Lord Yarmouth. Is he at home?”

“He is.”

Seeing the butler glance behind Joy, clearly looking for a chaperone or someone similar, Joy stiffened as she stepped inside, relieved that the butler had not pushed her out of the house directly given that she only had a maid.

“I must speak to him at once,” she said, a little stiffly. “It is a matter of urgency.”

The butler nodded and much to her relief, took her bonnet and gloves from her without a word of protest.

“Of course, my Lady. Might I ask who is calling?”

“Miss Bosworth.”

With another nod, the butler gestured for her to follow him, and with a breath of relief, she did so. Walking with her head held high and ignoring the swirls of nervousness that ran through her continually, she clasped the ring tight in her hand and followed the butler.

“Lord Yarmouth and Mr. Brackwell are together in the drawing room,” he said, gesturing to the door. “Please, permit me a moment to announce you.”

Glancing at her lady’s maid and nodding that she should follow her, Joy waited as the door was opened and then, closing her eyes against the swell of anxiety in her stomach, followed in after the butler.

“Miss Bosworth has come to call, my Lord.” The butler cleared his throat, gesturing to Joy. “It is a matter of urgency.”

“Urgency?” In a moment, Lord Yarmouth had crossed the room and, much to Joy’s surprise, caught her hand in his, his eyes searching her face. “Whatever has happened?”

“It is nothing terrible, Lord Yarmouth, though I thank you for your concern.” Joy did not remove her hand from his but smiled instead, seeing the relief that flooded into his face, light washing over his expression as he let out a breath of relief and then smiled. “And do excuse me for interrupting your conversation with Mr. Brackwell.” So saying, she smiled and inclined her head to Mr. Brackwell, who had also removed himself from his chair though he had not rushed over as Lord Yarmouth had done. “How nice to see you again.”

“And you. If you desire to have a conversation with Lord Yarmouth alone then I can easily take my leave.”

A sudden flurry of excitement rushed through Joy, but she quickly shook her head, knowing it would not be wise to sit alone with Lord Yarmouth, even with her maid.

“I thank you for your concern but there is no need. Please, do feel free to linger.” Her eyes went back to Lord Yarmouth. “It has to do with the ball last evening.”

Lord Yarmouth squeezed her hand.

“I am sorry.”

“Sorry?” Joy’s eyes widened as she saw him frown. “Whatever for? From what I saw, there was nothing that you did that was wrong.”

“I did not come to speak with you and nor did I dance with you.” The regret that tinged Lord Yarmouth’s voice had Joy’s eyebrows lifting in astonishment. Did he truly feel

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