Rachel jumped and gasped. Maddy’s eyes widened, and she scanned the main room as if she were searching for a place to hide. As Rachel moved toward the front window to see if she could spy who was outside, another rap filled the cabin. Although the noise was not that loud, Faith started crying in the other room. “I will get the baby.” Maddy scurried into the bedchamber. Rachel peeked outside and glimpsed a tall, thin man, dressed in black pantaloons and tailcoat with a tan vest and boots. He reminded her of a gentleman she would have seen on the streets of London. Beneath his black top hat that partially shadowed his face, she saw a strong jawline and a cleft in this stranger’s chin. Both features reminded her of Nathan. His brother? When the man turned away to leave, she caught a better look at his face—a kind one that resembled her benefactor. Is something wrong? She hastened to the door and opened it when the man was halfway to his carriage. “May I help you?” she asked in a breathless rush.
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