Sarah Thompson
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115 Mess (3) “Here,” Edgar offered Alessandra his fork with a piece of everything for her to try. “We have the same food on our plates, Edgar. I do not need for you to offer me anything from your plate,” Alessandra said then placed her own fork with food in her mouth. “The food will taste better coming from my fork. Let me test it out. Offer me some of your food,” he placed his fork down. “I am not feeding you, Edgar. It will taste the same.” “Hmm. I’ve seen other couples…
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114 Mess (2) Sally pressed her ear against the door to listen for any movement on the inside of the Duke and Duchess’s bedroom. “Why hasn’t the Duke left yet so I can tend to the Duchess? Did he leave long before I arrived? Should I just take a risk and see if he is in there or not? It’s way past the time for breakfast. Isn’t anyone else curious?” “I am,” Alfred whispered right behind Sally. Sally smacked her hand over her mouth as she screamed to avoid waking up Alessandra.…
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113 Mess (1) Alessandra crawled across the bed to her end to lie down. Her body felt sleepy once again and she could no longer stay awake to ask Edgar any more questions about Jennifer or talk about what they would do tomorrow. The sooner she fell asleep the sooner she could prepare for a day of painting with Edgar. As her head touched the pillow, Alessandra closed her eyes hoping to fall asleep as easily as she did in the carriage. However, minutes passed and Alessandra found herself still awake.…
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112 Suspects (1) “Look at you throwing that in my face already.” “Well, I’m allowed to be petty when you want to create this narrative of me sleeping with a maid and then killing her,” Edgar turned around to face Oliver. “I have to look at all angles to find who killed this young woman. The Duchess is also a suspect. She could have ordered for the woman you were sleeping with to be killed. After speaking with your other servants, it seems I should also suspect your mother. I heard the…
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111 Suspects (1) The ball continued without any drama, at least for Edgar and Alessandra. Before the ball could end, Edgar decided it was time they returned home as it was late and there was nothing entertaining for them to witness. “I find it interesting you said you were not tired and wanted to stay but from the moment we got into the carriage, you have been yawning. You are like a child fighting back sleep Alessandra. There is nothing to miss if you close your eyes. I will tell you if something…
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110 Envy (3) “It’s nice to see you again, Alessandra,” William held out his hand to greet Alessandra. After Alessandra showed no signs of greeting him, William took down his hand. It pissed him off slightly that she did not respect him. “I have not seen you in such a long time. I was right in saying your father was hiding a wonderful piece of art. It appears Edgar also saw what I saw.” “Be careful what you say to my wife. I get a little bit jealous when I hear other men talking about her…
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109 Envy (2) “Kate, you have to do whatever it takes to get inside Mrs. Collins’s circle. All the women around her get invited to special parties and are given expensive gifts. She might introduce you to one of her wealthy friend’s sons,” Grace envied Kate for having such an opportunity. Why on earth was Kate receiving good things when her family was in such a hole? “Put in a good word for us, Kate. You cannot forget who your true friends are when you get closer to Priscilla. If only she…
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108 Envy (1) “Kate, if I was in your position I would so embarrassed. After months of talking about being with the Duke, your sister married him. How are you so strong?” Kate internally rolled her eyes at the question but kept a smile on her face. Her friend knew this was something she did not want to talk about right now. “I told you I do not care about their relationship, Grace. There are other men on my list to make my husband.” Grace did not believe a word that left Kate’s mouth. All…
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107 Change of heart (2) “Are you saying you have fallen in love with me?” Alessandra found this to be impossible but she still needed to ask. “Love is a strong word, Alessandra. I am not familiar with it but I doubt it happened over three days. I can admit I am starting to feel something for you and I have made up my mind to see where it leads me. I don’t expect anything in return from you,” he removed his hand from the door. Edgar merely wanted to test out what he had been feeling since…
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106 Change of heart (1) “What connection does this young woman have with me?” Edgar questioned, confused by who around him could have died. “She’s been identified as your maid, Duke Edgar.” “Does the murder seem connected to the ones with the kidnapped girls?” Asked Edgar. “No, not at this point,” the young guard replied. “Then, I do not have to go with you. You can visit my home anytime to question my other servants and Alfred who will know more about a maid. I am not…
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