The Highlander And The Governess by Michelle Willingham
Author:Michelle Willingham [Willingham, Michelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: historical romance, Women's Fiction, Regency & Victorian Romance, London Society, England & Britain, 19th Century, Forever Love, Bachelor, Single Woman, Love Possibility, Hearts Desire, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Romantic Schemes, Beautiful & Feisty, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Sensual Story Theme
Publisher: Harlequin Historical; Original Edition
Published: 2019-10-01T04:00:00+00:00
Chapter Eight
Three weeks later
Instead of a sea of papers in his fatherâs study, Lachlan surveyed the stacks of ledgers, feeling a sense of satisfaction. Frances had helped him sort through every last scrap, until they were organised by date. There was one ledger which contained the bills with no dates, and his governess was seated in a chair, studying it with a frown.
Her blonde hair was pinned up, but two stray curls hung against her ears. He tried not to stare, but he could not deny the temptation of her. Neither had ever spoken of the forbidden night in the garden, but it haunted him still. The memory lingered, and never would he forget the way she had responded to his touch. Even now, he desired her.
âThank you for your help,â he said quietly. âI wouldna have ever sorted through this mess of papers without you.â
She nodded absently, turning a page. âLachlan, thereâs something very wrong with these pages. There seems to be a great deal of money being spent on extra expenses. Itâs as if your father was trying to hide money.â
He came to stand beside her chair and leaned down to look closer. He could smell the faint aroma of flowers from her skin, and he gritted his teeth to push back the unbidden needs. He forced himself to stare at his fatherâs handwriting, and when he added the column in his head, the debt was staggering.
âHe should have three thousand pounds more than heâs accounted for.â He turned the page and saw more amounts written, though his father had written no name or reason for the lost money. âWhat happened to it?â
âDid you have a relative in need?â Frances suggested. âOr was it for your mother?â
He shook his head. From the looks of it, the amounts were varied, and over several months. âItâs almost as if he paid the bills to support someone else.â
Frances closed the book and regarded him. âI hesitate to ask this, but...could there have been someone else in your fatherâs life? Another woman or...an illegitimate child?â
He couldnât imagine such a thing. Tavin had been utterly devoted to his wife. But he could only lift his shoulders in a shrug. âI would have to ask Catrina. But I canna say that Iâm wanting to.â
âI donât blame you.â Frances stood from the chair. âIt might be best to ask some of the clansmen who might remember those years. They might have noticed something.â It was a wise suggestion, and he intended to heed her advice. She set the ledger down on a side table. âI hope that someday, youâll learn what happened.â
He caught the veiled meaning of her wordsâthat she wouldnât be here to learn the truth. But then, he had no time to investigate the ledgers. Both of them had packed their belongings for the journey to London on the morrow. Alban had already included the new clothing the tailor had made for him. Although Lachlan hadnât truly wanted the clothes, he had compromised with Frances.
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