The Scandalous Marriage: A Pride and Prejudice Variation Novella by Kiki King

Author:Kiki King [King, Kiki]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Pride and Prejudice & Related Fandoms, Sequels, Not in Amazon Library, To Transfer
Goodreads: 152873707
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2023-05-11T07:00:00+00:00

Chapter 4: Lydia and Wickham's Married Life

Three Months Later

Despite the mounting debts and strained relationships, Lydia and Wickham continued to attend parties and events with reckless abandon.

Their marriage had started out as a whirlwind romance, with Lydia convinced that she had found the man of her dreams. But as the weeks turned into months, the reality of their situation began to set in.

Lydia and Wickham attend a social event, but they are shunned by most of the guests. Lydia tries to put on a brave face, but Wickham can see the hurt in her eyes.

Wickham was not the gentleman he had pretended to be. He had a gambling addiction and a penchant for spending money he didn't have. And Lydia, despite her best efforts, was not able to curb his excesses.

As they made their way to another party, Lydia felt a sense of unease settling over her. She knew that their situation was becoming more and more precarious, and that something had to change.

But when they arrived at the party, all thoughts of responsibility and prudence were quickly forgotten. The music was lively, the wine flowing freely, and the company convivial.

Lydia threw herself into the festivities with abandon, dancing with every eligible gentleman and flirting shamelessly with all who caught her eye. Wickham, for his part, spent most of the evening at the gaming tables, winning and losing large sums of money with equal abandon.

As the night wore on, Lydia felt herself becoming increasingly drunk and giddy. She laughed and danced and flirted, heedless of the consequences.

But then, as she made her way to the refreshment table for another glass of wine, she overheard a group of ladies whispering about her and Wickham.

"I hear that they are in debt up to their ears," one said.

"And that he's been seen consorting with other women," another added.

Lydia felt a sense of shame and embarrassment wash over her. She knew that their situation was precarious, but she had hoped that no one else would find out.

As she made her way back to Wickham, she felt a sense of anger and resentment building within her. Why did they have to be the subject of so much gossip and speculation? Why couldn't they just be left alone to enjoy their lives as they saw fit?

But deep down, Lydia knew that the answer was not so simple. She and Wickham had made their own bed, and now they would have to lie in it.

As they left the party, Lydia felt a sense of unease settling over her. She knew that their situation was becoming more and more precarious, and that something had to change. But she also knew that change would not come easily.

They seemed oblivious to the effect their actions were having on the rest of the Bennet family, who watched with growing concern as their reputation was further tarnished.

One evening, while attending a ball in a neighboring town, Lydia and Wickham got into a heated argument in the middle of the dance floor.

It had

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