Christmas at Longbourn: Pride and Prejudice Continues Book 4 by Karen Aminadra

Author:Karen Aminadra [Aminadra, Karen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Pride and Prejudice & Related Fandoms, Not in Amazon Library, Sequels, To Transfer
ISBN: 9781979169066
Google: Qoq_swEACAAJ
Amazon: B076QDSFQG
Goodreads: 36494954
Publisher: Flourish Publishing
Published: 2017-10-25T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Two

Mary did as her father suggested. She enlisted the help of Lizzy and Jane in the matter. She found her two sisters in the nursery playing with their sons, Charles and William. She paused on her errand and watched the familial scene from the doorway. Her heart swelled with the love inside that room, hoping that one day she too would experience the joy her sisters knew.

Lizzy looked up as Mary shifted position and the floorboard creaked beneath her. “Mary! How nice to see you!” She stood and handed little William to the nursemaid. “Any news?” she asked as she crossed the room to take hold of Mary’s hands.

“Yes. The menfolk have returned.”

Lizzy observed Mary closely, noting her unease. “Do you wish to speak to Jane and me privately?”

Mary nodded. “Please.”

“Very well.” Lizzy turned back into the room. “Jane, we are needed. Let’s go down to my room.” She looked back at Mary. “It is furthest from Mama’s and she won’t overhear us talking.” Lizzy’s eyes twinkled as she smiled.

Mary always loved Lizzy’s eyes; they were so expressive. She was glad her sisters were home even for such a short time. Together, the three sisters made their way down the stairs to the front bedroom where Lizzy used to sleep and where she now stayed with Mr Darcy during their visit.

Mary waited until Lizzy had quietly closed the door before she began. “The menfolk arrived back some time ago and have been taking soup in the dining room. They should be warmed through by now. Mama has not been informed of their return, on purpose.”

“Have they found dear Kitty?” Jane asked, her own eyes full of worry.

“Yes, they have.” She smiled with happiness that resonated throughout her whole body.

“Oh good!” Jane declared, clapping her hands together with evident relief.

Mary continued, “She is at the vicarage. She did not make it any farther. She is safe there; however, Papa informs me that she slipped in the snow and has sprained her ankle.”

“Ouch, poor Kitty!” Lizzy sighed. “I think we all know why she did it, though, do we not? I presume you need us to help in some way upon her return.”

“Yes. When she returns, she must come home to a loving family who care about her and who will not censure her behaviour in any way at all.” Mary frowned. “She has not thus far seen or felt any compassion or sympathy for what she must be enduring.” She looked at each of her sisters in turn. “She must find it now.”

“You need not worry on our part,” Jane reassured her.

“We will do our best to occupy Mama and keep her from saying anything else that is thoughtless and uncaring.” Lizzy rolled her eyes.

Mary hung her head. “I suppose she does not mean to do it.”

“No!” Lizzy crossed the room in two steps and embraced Mary. “Mama does not mean to do it at all. She would be mortified to know she had caused injury. But, you know, those

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