Miss Devon's Choice by Sally Britton

Author:Sally Britton
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2018-10-09T21:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Miss Devon’s character and conduct is not what either of us expected. While I will not cast any disparaging remarks against her, I must ask you to determine if there is a way to change our arrangement with the family. An alliance with the Devons will hardly benefit the Ivyford name or our position in society. I will continue at the Annesbury house party while I await your suggestion on how to proceed.

Christian had spent more time writing and rewriting the letter to his grandfather than he had sleeping. It was difficult to word his request in such a way that made it clear he had no wish to damage Rebecca’s reputation, but found the match between them unsuitable. And he couldn’t exactly tell his grandfather he could no longer agree to the marriage because Rebecca Devon confused him.

He slept late the next day and awoke with renewed determination to send the letter. It was for the best, for both of them. Perhaps they could quiet the rumors in London, find a way to imply there had never been any engagement, only rumors. Rebecca had the support of the Earl of Annesbury. And these things happened all the time, didn’t they?

Rebecca could go away for a time. Perhaps he would too. The gossip would die down, and they could move on with their lives.

Except Christian knew that while the ton was fickle, it had a collective memory stretching back decades.

Between the Earl of Ivyford and the Earl of Annesbury, and Rebecca’s wealthy father, we can find a way out of this.

He posted the letter, telling himself it was for the best. It would grant him piece of mind and protect his heart. It would give her the opportunity to try to find another, a man who would enjoy her attention and affections.

Rebecca had a very kind heart and a determined nature. She would not be wounded by his decision. Not for long.

Christian gritted his teeth, determined to see his decision through. As testimony of such, he made it a point to avoid Rebecca by taking dinner in his room that evening.

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