Handley, the family physician and friend. He has treated you for the past six days.” Then Blake glanced at the doctor. “Phineas, permit me to introduce my fiancée, Miss Lenore Teversham.”“Hello.” Lenore dipped her chin, even as she scooted closer to her sea captain.“I am very pleased to make your acquaintance, Miss Teversham.” After cleaning his spectacles, a familiar habit that reminded her of Lucy, the doctor studied her and smiled. “You gave us quite a scare, but I believe you won the battle.” Then he bent over her. “Permit me to examine you.”When she tensed, Blake kissed her forehead. “It is all right, my dear. He will not hurt you.”“You will not leave me.” Hers was a command, not a question. “Not when we are so recently reunited, and there is much to say.”“Fear not, as I am going nowhere.” Blake brushed the back of his knuckles to her cheek. “But I have been worried about you, so, for my sake, do as the doctor asks, as you have been very ill.”“Forgive me, Miss Teversham, but I must listen to your lungs.” To her surprise, Dr.
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