A Gift From A Goddess by Maggi Andersen

Author:Maggi Andersen
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: 0
Published: 2018-11-20T06:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

HEBE RETURNED FROM the dressmakers to find two letters waiting for her. One was from Lewis and one from her mother. She opened her mother’s letter first, eager to learn how she fared. There was nothing to concern her in the tone of the words. Apparently, her grandfather had been very ill. Mama had been called upon to nurse him. He’d rallied and spent his days in a bath chair, but was rather short-tempered.

“I have not wanted to bother him with my concerns, as I’m not sure how he would react if I tried to broach them. I was greatly relieved to receive your letter assuring me you were well and advising me of your engagement! Did you first meet the viscount at the assembly in Brighton? I can’t tell you how thrilled I am for you, Hebe dear. So relieved that you will be taken care of in the manner deserving of your birthright. Is he a decent man? I believe he is to call and collect me when returning to Brighton, so I shall judge for myself! I’m afraid your grandfather is unhappy at the prospect of me leaving. I do hope he doesn’t suffer a relapse. Prudence has also written giving details of the wedding. It appears your aunt has taken the matter well in hand, which surprises me, I must confess, because she always seems a rather airy-fairy sort of person. Her father has made several withering comments concerning her, so I suspect they do not get on.

So, as you see, dearest, I am living in gracious surroundings again. I only wish you were here now, so we might talk. I have much to ask you. I am anxious to learn all about your fiancé, and where you will live after the wedding. I imagine Lord Chesterton has a nice house in a fashionable part of London. It seems fortune has decided to shine on us again. Much love, Mama.

Hebe felt a good deal better knowing her mother was comfortable and safe. And not apparently in danger of being cast out, at least before Lewis arrived to bring her to Brighton.

She turned eagerly to his letter. She did not expect his words to be like those of a lover, and they weren’t. He detailed his plans for them. Directly after the wedding they were to return to London. He regretted that it was impossible at this time to honeymoon in Paris, but promised one day they would visit that city.

Hebe raised her eyes from the page. A honeymoon in Paris was for lovers. She was almost glad not to be going there.

Lewis ended the missive with his desire to see her again and how much he was looking forward to the wedding. “You will make a very beautiful bride.” It was simply signed Lewis. Hebe read those last words over and over and decided it was his sculptor’s voice speaking and not that of an enamored husband to be. Finally, she put the letter away, disappointed, although why she should be was a mystery.

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