The Wayward Heir (The Repington Chronicles Book 2) by Bruce Kelly Anne & River Sweeet

Author:Bruce, Kelly Anne & River, Sweeet [Bruce, Kelly Anne]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Sweet River Publishing
Published: 2017-11-16T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

“Mr Notley, how lovely to see you.”

Caroline set down her needlework as the tall man crossed the room. She had only picked up the fabric to busy herself while the physician was in with Lord Holgrave.

“Good morning, Lady Caroline. I have just been in to look at your charge.” He smiled as he spoke.

“How is he?” Caroline asked as calmly as possible. “He seems to have improved much over the last week.”

Mr Notley nodded. “Yes, he has. Thanks in no small part to you. Your constant attention and care have surely resulted in his recovery.”

“Then you feel he is recovered?” Caroline had told herself not to ask but she was so hopeful for him that she could not stop herself.

“Yes, Lord Holgrave has recovered from the fever, he will only improve,” Mr Notley explained. “However, he is still very weak. It may take him some time to regain his strength.”

“I understand.” Caroline was so relieved that tears sprang to her eyes.

“Perhaps we should take him to London or to Castborough to recover,” her mother suggested.

Caroline's stomach dropped. The thought of Philip leaving made her feel empty and bereft. She had known that her attachment to Philip had grown but she had not realized the extent of it until that moment.

The physician shook his head. “I would not recommend that. A trip like that would be too taxing. No, he needs to rest. Unless, of course, his staying here has become a burden on you. I could look into other arrangements for Lord Holgrave.”

Caroline’s mother spoke up quickly. “No, no. He is welcome to stay as long as is necessary. I only thought he would be more comfortable in his own home or with family.”

“Yes, of course, Mother,” Caroline reassured her. “It would be difficult for you if one of us was ill and you could not tend to us.”

“Lord Holgrave will regain his strength slowly but you should encourage him to leave his bed to sit in a chair and to walk a little each day.” The physician smiled again. “I have spoken to him about this already.”

From Mr Notley’s expression, Caroline could imagine how Philip had responded. She laughed and said, “I will see that he follows your instructions.”

“Send for me if he proves to be difficult,” Mr Notley nodded at her moved to leave the room.

“Thank you, Mr Notley. I will.”

A few hours later she had convinced Philip to join her in the drawing room for their midday meal. Rosemary and one of the grooms had moved a table near the open doors to the garden.

“It is a beautiful day,” Caroline said trying to breach the silence that had fallen since they sat down.

Philip did not say anything for a moment. “Quite. It reminds me of the summer that I visited with Robbie.”

Caroline nodded hoping her cheeks had not reddened at the memory. She had been rather taken with Philip when he had come home from school with her Uncle Robbie. He was several years older than her but had been very kind to her, not treating her like a child.

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