Lord Robert and his bride (The Duke's Brothers Book 2) by Fiona Miers

Author:Fiona Miers [Miers, Fiona]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Tamsin Baker
Published: 2021-03-14T18:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

Julia stared at Robert’s handsome face, surprised by his invitation to take a walk around the gardens with him.

But as her throat tightened with the strange urge to laugh, she realised she was delighted that he’d asked. She had not been oblivious to his glances during the meeting with Arabella, and it flattered her knowing he purposely gazed upon her even while in a professional meeting.

“That would be lovely,” she said with a nod.

They made their way to the doors that led to the terrace and as they stepped onto the lush green grass of the lawn, they were instantly in warm sunlight.

“What a beautiful day. I had not realised how lovely it is outside,” Julia said with a smile.

“Indeed,” Robert said with a glance towards the bright blue sky. “It is almost difficult to believe I arrived here during a torrential downpour last week.”

She nodded, remembering it well.

“It lasted for days. Arabella and I were stuck indoors the entire time,” Julia said. “I adore my great-aunt, of course, but she does not care much for being cooped up indoors. She was becoming rather difficult. She complained about everything, but I do not blame her.”

“Your great-aunt is a wonderful person, Julia, as are you.”

Julia shook her head. “But you know nothing of me, Robert.”

“In that case, shall we take this opportunity to get to know one another?” he asked, and motioned his hand to the garden that awaited them.

“We certainly shall,” Julia said with a giggle.

“Your family is from Dorchester, is that correct?” he asked.

She narrowed her eyes at him and cocked her head. “It seems you know more of me than I realised.”

“Emma and Abigail spoke of you. They are both very fond of you.”

“And I of them. They are lovely. I had not anticipated that Emma would be as kind and sweet as she is.”

“And why is that?”

“I do not mean to generalise, but I have encountered other duchesses in my life, and none of them even acknowledged my existence. Emma, on the other hand, treats me as a person and not a commoner.”

“But you are not a commoner.”

Julia smiled and lowered her gaze. “Sadly, not everyone shares your opinion. But it does not matter what people say. I know my character and my heart, and it makes me noble in my own way. Title or no title.”

“Indeed. Titles do not make one a good person,” Robert said and paused for a moment. “I truly admire your dedication toward Arabella.”

“It is only recently that I learned of her existence, to be quite frank. I did not know I had a great-aunt. About five years ago my parents were invited to a celebration party for her day of birth. I met her there, and she took quite a liking to me. I have spent the last few summers here with her at the estate.”

“I have not seen you before and I also come to Weymouth every summer.”

Julia glanced up at him. “I was at the estate last year with Abigail.

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