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“Aye. But, of course, yer departure didnae help things. I mean, that was what really plagued him, on top of everything else. And I thought ye should know something, my dear. That letter ye wrote me. I was playing a bit of a matchmaker. I couldnae help myself, for Angus was in such a sorry state, and I needed to test something. I showed him yer letter that ye sent me. The letter in which ye asked after him, spoke of yer guilt, and mentioned about Calum.”
Charlotte sat back, chewing on her lip. “No, I do not mind. So he knew that I thought of him after I left?”
Mrs. MacLean nodded. “Aye, and I think it did him some good, but he seemed troubled by the mention of his brother.”
“I see. Yes, that could cause a problem. He will not wish to know that Calum asked me to stay. It will make his fear come true, make him think that he truly isn’t good enough to do this job. How ironic. One letter has caused us enough trouble, and then it looks as though this one will as well. What should I tell him if he asks, Mrs. MacLean?” Charlotte was nervous.
“Tell him the truth, lass. Ye cannae go wrong.”
“I will wait until he is better so that we can talk, but then I will have to go.”
Mrs. MacLean looked at Charlotte sadly. “But, my dear, is there naething ye can do tae remedy yer situation? Yer father willnae understand?”
Charlotte shook her head, fearing that tears would spill forth. “No, I do not think so. But Mrs. MacLean, we are getting ahead of ourselves. He and I have not even shared the feelings between us - if there are any on his side. I cannot presume.”
“I understand. I do wish ye would let me know if there is anything I can do. I dinnae wish for two young lovers tae be kept apart. Calum was nearly a bloody fool about Julia, but it came right in the end, and she had a murderer for a guardian. I do hope things will happen the same for ye.” Mrs. MacLean’s eyes were wide with earnestness, and she held Charlotte’s hands in her own.
Charlotte nodded, unable to speak about it anymore. Even discussing it made her ache in places she had just recently learned existed. When had this transformation happened? It was like her old self had been completely washed away, and a brand new self had taken its place, all before Charlotte knew what was happening. She was in love with a Highlander, and it could very well be the end of her.
