Lord Braybrook’s Penniless Bride - Plot & Excerpts
‘He seems mighty familiar with you. Dammit, Christy! How am I supposed to support the character of a gentleman, if my sister is seen to be—’ ‘Seen to be what, Harry?’ she snapped. ‘Supporting herself and saving for her old age? What was I supposed to do when you sold the house? Starve politely?’ She dragged in a breath, reaching for self-control at the same time. ‘No. Don’t let us quarrel. Shall we try again?’ She managed a smile. ‘It’s lovely to see you. Are you well? Is that your horse?’ He shrugged, still looking annoyed. ‘I’m well enough. And this is one of Sir John’s youngsters. His Grace mentioned in his letter of recommendation that I was good with young horses. What the devil are you doing here, Christy? Why, of all positions, did you apply for this one?’ ‘I didn’t,’ she said. ‘His lordship visited me. I explained it all in my letter.’ ‘What?’ His jaw hardened. ‘Why the hell would he do that? Dammit, Christy! His reputation—’ He broke off.
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