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Chapter 3 her own children

Word Count: 1375    |    Released on: 27/10/2024

nue. "He called me a parasite," he said softly, so as not to disturb Lillian. "And what was your response to that comment?" Westcliff asked. "I couldn't think of anything to say." Westcliff's coffee-

itted. It had originally belonged to a seventeenth-century chateau and had a chaise longue perfect for napping or reading. Curled up with one of her books in a corner of the chaise longue, Daisy felt as if she were hiding from the rest of the world. Oh, if only she could stay here at Stony Cross and live with her sister forever! But she knew she would never be happy like that. She wanted her own life, her own husband, her own children. For the first time in her memory, she and her mother had become allies, united in their desire to avoid a marriage to the odious Matthew Swift. "That bastard!" Mercedes had exclaimed. "I have no doubt he put that damned idea into your father's head! I always suspected he-" "Suspected what?" Daisy had asked, but her mother had only pressed her lips together into a harsh line. After examining the guest list, Mercedes had informed Daisy that a number of suitable gentlemen would be staying at the mansion. "Though not all of them are direct heirs to titles, they are from noble families," Mercedes had said. "And you never know... Misfortunes do happen: fatal illnesses or serious accidents. Several members of the family might die at once, and then her husband would become a nobleman! Mercedes had looked more closely at the list, seeming to hope that a calamity would befall Daisy's future relatives. She was impatient for Evie and St. Vincent to arrive. She missed Evie terribly, especially since Annabelle was busy with her baby and Lillian moved too slowly to keep up with her on the walks she enjoyed. On the third day after her arrival in Hampshire, Daisy went for a walk alone in the afternoon. She took a path she had taken on many previous visits. She wore a pale blue muslin dress with a floral print, sturdy walking boots, and a straw hat tied with ribbons. As she strode along a road that passed through meadows filled with yellow celandine and red sundews, Daisy considered her problem. Why was it so hard for her to find a husband? It wasn't that she didn't want to fall in love with someone. In fact, she liked the idea so much that it seemed terribly unfair that she hadn't found the right person yet. She had tried, but there was always something wrong. If a gentleman was the right age, he was either passive or pompous. If he was kind and interesting, he was either old enough to be her grandfather or had some disturbing problem, like smelling bad or sp

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1 Chapter 1 As I thought2 Chapter 2 You could never3 Chapter 3 her own children4 Chapter 4 she forgot someone5 Chapter 5 What idea 6 Chapter 6 in the future7 Chapter 7 her sister's eyes8 Chapter 8 realities of the world9 Chapter 9 I'm afraid not10 Chapter 10 I think most people11 Chapter 11 Philosophical questions12 Chapter 12 murmured13 Chapter 13 don't be fooled14 Chapter 14 I'm not short15 Chapter 15 Lord Llandrindon16 Chapter 16 Miss Bowman17 Chapter 17 lists of numbers18 Chapter 18 said with a smile19 Chapter 19 In hand20 Chapter 20 should have fought21 Chapter 21 little devil22 Chapter 22 extreme desperation23 Chapter 23 I promise24 Chapter 24 never be that cruel25 Chapter 25 Go back to the doctor26 Chapter 26 I just want27 Chapter 27 you back to New York28 Chapter 28 friend considered29 Chapter 29 the motivation30 Chapter 30 reluctant smile31 Chapter 31 sensual and tender32 Chapter 32 he remembered33 Chapter 33 The bed isn't that high34 Chapter 34 What is it35 Chapter 35 like your kisses36 Chapter 36 her sister to object37 Chapter 37 I just wanted38 Chapter 38 Do you remember39 Chapter 39 I've missed you40 Chapter 40 have no reason to lie41 Chapter 41 neck stand up42 Chapter 42 Their relationship43 Chapter 43 I could lead you astray44 Chapter 44 he stepped forward45 Chapter 45 His father46 Chapter 46 I had neither47 Chapter 47 suspect Swift48 Chapter 48 control of her emotions49 Chapter 49 never see you again50 Chapter 50 His friends51 Chapter 51 Lillian protested52 Chapter 52 her husband53 Chapter 53 England54 Chapter 54 That's why you're here55 Chapter 55 Akin's voice calling me56 Chapter 56 Because I don't understand57 Chapter 57 You know I won't58 Chapter 58 I don't care59 Chapter 59 first one in the salon