The Langley Sisters Collection 2 by Wendy Vella

Author:Wendy Vella [Vella, Wendy]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Vella Ink
Published: 2020-03-20T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

She left her friend and walked down the street to her carriage, but the prospect of climbing inside was too much for Hannah. She needed to walk and think, needed to tire herself until the panic eased and she could work through what must be done in a clear, concise way.

“Mary, I wish to walk for a while.”

“Of course; I shall send the carriage on ahead.”

Hannah struck out along the street with Mary trailing along behind. Her maid was not one for a brisk pace.

How had her life spiraled out of her control? What was she to do now?

“We need to cross here, Miss Wooller.”

Mary’s words intruded on her thoughts as they reached the end of another road, and she realized she had been walking with no idea of where she was headed.

“Thank you, yes,” she said, making her way across the street to the other side.

A tingle in her spine made her look up, and she saw Alex striding in her direction. He lifted a hat when he passed a lady, his easy smile making the woman twitter. She saw no lasting effects from his knock to the head, and knew only relief. He looked vital out here, with the sun shining down on his tall lithe form. He walked with grace, and his clothes fitted him to perfection, and her heart sighed just looking at him.

He had not seen her yet, which meant Hannah still had time to avoid him. She was not up to seeing him yet and as Alex had always been able to see through her, she had no wish for him to start interrogating her if he thought she was upset.

“I shall be but a moment, Mary, if you wish to sit there in the sun. I promised Bridgette a necklace from this shop.” She hurried inside, making for the rear where she pretended to study the display cabinets of jewelry. She focused on a delicate ring. A single rose-colored stone was elevated above the gold band. It was not as elaborate as some, but to Hannah the beauty was in the stone. It seemed to hold so much mystery inside; the fathomless depths full of secrets. Leaning forward, she pressed her forehead to the cool glass.

What was she to do?

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