To Fall For a Kiss (Kiss the Wallflower Book 4) by Tamara Gill

Author:Tamara Gill [Gill, Tamara]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Tamara Gill
Published: 2019-12-16T16:00:00+00:00

Stephen had Lady Clara’s maid pull back her bedding so he may place her on the crisp, clean sheets. He’d allowed her to sleep against his person for some time in the conservatory, before he realized that his back would cramp if he stayed in the position for too much longer. Even though it was not yet luncheon, Clara had a lot on her mind of late, so many worries and responsibilities it was only probable that she was exhausted. Caring for the Duke and the ducal properties would not be easy and would be time-consuming.

He headed back downstairs to the library. He would read for a time before the doctor arrived, which should be early this evening if his calculations of travel were correct.

At some point he too fell asleep and only woke to the sound of voices in the foyer, one of those a man’s and Clara’s, who was greeting the guest. Stephen rose quickly, checking his cravat and sliding on his coat as he stepped out into the foyer.

Clara spotted him, and turned the older gentleman his way. “Dr. Miller, this is Mr. Grant. He was unfortunately waylaid here for some days due to the river coming down and has been helping me with Papa. As I stated in my letter to you, it was Mr. Grant who stopped father from shaking me.”

The doctor shook his hand. “Good to meet you, Mr. Grant, and thank you for your time here assisting Lady Clara. It is most appreciated, I’m sure. Now, shall we go upstairs and see his Grace?”

“Yes, this way if you please, Dr. Miller.”

Stephen followed and stood at the back of the ducal suite as the doctor went about his inspection of the Duke, who was awake and sitting up in bed, his discarded mail on the bedside cupboard.

The doctor did what looked like a few tests with the Duke’s hands, reactions, and then he spoke to him at length, questioning him about all sorts of subjects that Stephen wondered whatever had to do with anything. Even so, the doctor continued, before showing Lady Clara a vial of liquid that was to be added to his tea every morning. “Shall we discuss this further in the library, Lady Clara? I would welcome refreshments if it’s not too much trouble,” the doctor said, standing.

“Of course,” Lady Clara said, settling her father before leaving the room. They headed down to the library. Clara rang for tea and biscuits, notifying the staff that there would be an extra guest for dinner and to prepare a guest chamber.

During the time the tea was being prepared they spoke very little about the Duke. When a footman brought in the tea and Clara asked for them not to be disturbed, only then did the doctor explain his findings.

“Regarding your father,” he said, placing down his cup and saucer after taking a sip. “I do not have good news, Lady Clara. In the few weeks that you’ve been home I can see a

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