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With a nod of acknowledgment, Nicholas rose to leave. His discussion with Lord Hanover today assured him that Jenny had not been traded. To his grandmother, it was no more than a trade but not to him. He found Ernest in the drawing room with one of the lilies Sir Phineas had brought Jenny in his hand, plucking the petals.
Yes, ruin the confounding flower.
“I was waiting for you. There is somewhere I have to be.” He gained his feet.
“I knew this chaperone charade would not last long.”
Ernest grinned. “I have far too many engagements to remain here all day.” He clapped him on the shoulder. “See you later, cousin.”
Nicholas smiled when Ernest left. He would finally get a chance to speak with her alone when she returned.
Not long after Ernest’s departure, Jenny returned but not with Sir Phineas as he had expected—and planned to send away as soon as possible. She was with her friend, Daphne Bexley instead.
