He could scarcely look her in the eye, knowing what she had been party to. “Oh, my lord, where have you been? I have been so worried about you.” “Urgent affairs called me to London. I needed to see the Duke of Ruisdell about the fate of Hélène’s sisters. He will be taking them into his care.” He spoke the lie with complete assurance. “Why do you linger here in Chipping Norton?” “I have been helping out at the school,” she said. “I thought I might be of help to you that way. I am so sorry for your loss. I had no idea you cared for dear Hélène so very deeply.” Lady Virginia bowed her head. “Thank you for your condolences,” he said, straining to keep the irony from his voice. “Miss Hilliard is arranging a memorial service. We were only awaiting your return.” “I shall ride over to the school and speak with her. Now, I must change out of my dirt and go see the Whitcombe sisters.” *~*~* He had visited the girls prior to his London journey in order to tell them that Hélène was alive, and was now happy to see them again.
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