Hearts Entwined (Victorian Love Book 3) by M.A. Nichols

Author:M.A. Nichols [Nichols, M.A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-12-22T00:00:00+00:00

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Stories were lies. Like the fairy tales and folklore of old, they were happy little tales spun to assure the audience that right always triumphs, wrong always fails, and those trapped in an unrequited love simply die of a broken heart. Sophie did not wish for such a grisly ending, but the pain of watching Mr. Kingsley give his final farewell was compounded by the thought that there was no relief to be found from it.

Time would ease it some, but Sophie would forever regret this loss.

Her chin trembled, and she sucked in a deep breath, holding it as she willed herself to hold fast to her composure. No one was overt enough to gape at them, but she felt the other guests’ attention on her and knew that most, if not all, had witnessed their interlude. They could not know the words they’d exchanged, and Sophie would not give them fodder for their gossip by weeping.

This was for the best. Surely it was.

Sophie could not reason her way into understanding how it was best for her, but Mr. Kingsley was acting honorably. He was remaining true to his commitment to Miss Caswell and his family. Whatever pain she suffered now was of her own making for allowing herself to grow attached to him, despite knowing his situation.

Rising to her feet, Sophie brushed off her skirts and retrieved her book. There was work to be before her trip tomorrow. Luggage to pack. Lies to fabricate. No doubt Mama would wish her to stay, and Amy would not be best pleased with her youngest sister arriving with little warning, but it was as good a reason as any to flee from Bristow. Besides, any malcontent could be assuaged with a box of chocolates and marzipans from Amy’s favorite shop.

In short order, it could all be settled, and the time was long past for her to disappear from Mr. Oliver Kingsley’s life.

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