Secrets of Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by King Kiki
Author:King, Kiki
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2023-04-20T00:00:00+00:00
Chapter 14
Concealed tales within the estate were like flickering candlelight, casting shadows that danced upon the walls, revealing glimpses of the unknown. Late one evening, Sarah sat in her small quarters, poring over the letters and diaries she had discovered. As she read, she began to piece together the dark history of Mr. Wickham. His actions had caused more suffering than anyone had realized, and Sarah found herself struggling with the decision to reveal the secrets she had uncovered.
"Sarah, are you alright?" Mary asked, noticing the housemaid's troubled expression. "You seem quite distressed."
Sarah hesitated for a moment, then decided to confide in her trusted friend. "Mary, I've discovered something in these letters about Mr. Wickham. It's much worse than anyone could have imagined."
Maryâs eyes widened in concern. "What have you found?"
Sarah explained the contents of the letters, detailing Mr. Wickham's heinous deeds. As she spoke, she could see the shock and disgust on Maryâs face.
"This is terrible," Mary whispered. "We must inform Mr. Darcy and Miss Elizabeth immediately."
Sarah hesitated. "I'm not sure, If we reveal these secrets, we might cause more harm than good."
As the two women discussed the situation, they heard footsteps approaching. Elizabeth entered the room, having overheard their conversation.
"Sarah, Mary, what is this about Wickham?" Elizabeth asked, her voice full of concern.
Sarah and Mary exchanged a glance, silently agreeing to share the truth with Elizabeth.
"Miss Elizabeth," Sarah began, her voice trembling, "I found letters and diaries that expose Mr. Wickham's true character. He's done things far worse than we ever knew."
Elizabeth listened intently, her eyes widening as Sarah recounted the shocking details. "We must bring him to justice," she declared. "He cannot be allowed to continue causing harm."
Elizabeth retreated to her room, leaving the two maids to discuss matters further.
One day, while Mr. Darcy was away on business, Sarah approached Elizabeth with a heavy heart. "Miss Elizabeth, I need to talk to you about something I've discovered."
Elizabeth looked at her with concern. "What is it, Sarah? Itâs about Mr. Wickham isnât it."
Sarah nodded, she took a deep breath and recounted her findings, carefully explaining the moral dilemma she faced. "I don't know whether to share these secrets with everyone or keep them hidden. On one hand, revealing them might cause more harm, but on the other, keeping them hidden allows Wickham to continue his deceitful ways."
Elizabeth considered this for a moment before responding. "Sarah, I understand your concerns, but we cannot allow Wickham to escape the consequences of his actions. He has hurt too many people already."
Sarah nodded in agreement, feeling a renewed sense of determination. "You're right, Miss Elizabeth. We must bring him to justice."
Together, they embarked on a mission to gather evidence against Mr. Wickham. They pored over the letters and diaries, searching for information that could bring him down. As they delved deeper into the past, they found themselves confronting uncomfortable truths about their own prejudices and assumptions.
The more she read, the more she realized the gravity of Wickham's actions. His crimes went far beyond the elopement with Lydia Bennet.
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