Her mother and father stayed way for the most part. Her mother refused to talk to her, and her father treated her as if she had a disease. She was willing to concede her loss and go on with her life. She thought her parents might be able to arrange a marriage. She was okay with that until the notice came out in the paper earlier about the engagement of the Duke of Ashbury to Lady Ana Carmichael. The wedding was set for one month from now, which was too soon for such a lavish affair. Sarah had come home to be a laughing stock among her peers. Sarah stayed indoors and barely left her room. She was contemplating her options, which were limited at this point. She knew from the gossip sheets that Ana was always in the company of the Duke. They made it out to be the loving reunited couple of the century. It made her sick to her stomach and livid with rage. Sarah knew they were attending the Worthington's soirée tomorrow evening. One she had been invited to for the past few years.
