Their Forgotten Love (Lost Fortunes, Found Love Book 5) by Rose Pearson

Author:Rose Pearson [Pearson, Rose]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Landon Hill Media
Published: 2023-01-31T13:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Lord Thornbridge’s head made to twist around but Emma quickly caught his hand, squeezing his fingers hard.

“Do not look,” she told him firmly. “Thus far, he is acting in a most surreptitious manner. He is watching you out of the corner of his eye, as though afraid that you will see him, but at the same time, having an eagerness to be close to you. I would not have noticed him had you not just finished explaining what had taken place.” She glanced at fellow again. Their eyes caught, and he immediately turned his head fully away. “There is certainly something going on.”

Murmuring half to herself, she glanced up at Lord Thornbridge. She believed every word that he had told her and did not question it at all. She could not imagine his distress, could not imagine the horror which had filled him when he had awoken to discover how much he had lost. Even to hear of it had distressed her heart, and seeing the upset and frustration on his face had troubled her all the more. But she would not turn from him, not now, not even with the lack of his fortune. She would not set her back to him and ignore all of the feelings which surrounded her heart whenever she so much as looked at him.

There was a promise she now made to herself, whether he was aware of it or not: she was not about to ignore him, was not about to leave him behind. If he did not regain his fortune, then certainly there would be questions and concerns, but she was willing to consider them all. Her heart was so affected by Lord Thornbridge that she was unwilling to simply end their bond because of the lack of coin. Besides which, determination was one of her strengths, and she was glad to be able to use that strength to his advantage.

“What shall we do? I think that you ought to speak with him.”

Lord Thornbridge’s eyes flared.

“You think that is what we should do? Perhaps I should ask him precisely what he has done and what he is doing. Tell him that I know everything he has been involved in and demand answers from him.”

Emma shook her head.

“No, I do not think that would be the best course of action.” She dared another glance towards the man. “He seems so very unsure, but still stands close.” Smiling quietly, she looked up at Lord Thornbridge. “I will not tell you what to do. What is it that you think would be best?”

Lord Thornbridge frowned and drew in a long breath.

“I confess I do not know.” He smiled a little ruefully. “What if I am wrong?”

“If you do not speak with him now, then what happens if he is, in fact, the person whom you require? You will have lost him for good.”

Nodding slowly, Lord Thornbridge smiled at her.

“You are right, I should go and speak with him, but I should return you to your cousin first.

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