Holder Manor Secret

Early the next morning, Almina and Hughes left the manor.Mary couldn't get up, and the two ladies hugged Almina and kissed and kissed, but they couldn't keep her.

"Write to us."

"I will."

Amidst the clatter of horseshoes, the eldest lady of the Holder family left with her new husband.

Although everyone is still immersed in the sadness of parting, life continues.Now Vivienne is in charge of the affairs of the manor, and it is handled in an orderly manner.Baron Holder and Vincent seemed to have reached an agreement on the mine, so that Vincent often came to visit.Edward, who was worried about Mary and the two ladies, often came to the manor.

They inevitably meet.

Edward wanted to see him, and hated to see him.When we met, we were embarrassed and at a loss; when we didn't see each other, we couldn't help but miss them.It was such a painful torture and yet so sweet.When it hurts once, I want a second time.

He quickly lost weight.

The old butler was very worried about this. He didn't know the reason, but thought that Edward was worried about Mary.Mary's belly was getting bigger and bigger, and she had good days and bad days, when she could walk in the garden, and bad days, she couldn't even talk in bed.Many people worried that she would not be able to keep the child in her womb, but she persisted, with difficulty and strength, and persisted.

Vivienne's wedding was arranged for winter, and the cold weather was probably not suitable for a wedding.However, considering Mary's health, it was decided to hold the marriage after she gave birth.

The weather is getting colder day by day, even the most beautiful young lady has changed into thick clothes, with thick fringe on the neckline and cuffs, looking reserved and dignified.Almina settled down in Paris (she should be called Mrs. Macleod by now), and she kept her promises, writing frequently, and these letters were the most intimate comfort in the cold.

"Dear Vivian,"

"Anna, mother, father, and uncle Edward."

"I'm all right in Paris, and you, are you all right?"

At night, all the people mentioned in the letter sat around the fireplace. Vivienne sat on a chair with her back straight and her head slightly drooping, slowly reading the letter from afar.

"We first settled in the suburbs of Paris, and then Hughes found a room in the city." Vivienne's voice was calm and gentle, as if Almina was sitting in this small living room, telling them about her recent situation. "Mr. McLeod's health is indeed not very good. The doctor comes to the house every day. He regrets that he cannot come to our wedding in person, and he has repeatedly asked me to convey his greetings to you."

The room was very quiet, the fire was burning vigorously, and the wood occasionally made some slight crackling sounds.It was so cold outside, but it was very warm inside. Edward looked out of the house distractedly, feeling as if there were two worlds.

Lord Holder, sitting on Edward's right hand, saw Edward turn to him and give him a good-natured smile.After winter, Baron Holder still went out frequently, probably waking up in different women's beds.But now he was sitting here, listening to one daughter read another daughter's letter, looking at Edward as if he were looking at his own nephew.

He can be considered a very good father.

Edward could not agree with Baron Holder's unrestrained behavior, but this was indeed a common state of most gentlemen and nobles.They even take pride in this, and hang around in the house of prostitutes together.The wives also disagreed with this and maintained their acquiescence.

Besides, the Baron has always fulfilled his duties as husband and father.

It's just that in Edward's eyes, the relationship between Baron Holder and Mary has always been very good, and they have never even heard of a quarrel.Comparing before and after, I feel a little unacceptable.

"I miss you very much. Vivienne, kiss Mom for me, kiss Anna, Dad, and Uncle Edward."

Mary's delivery date was getting closer, and the whole manor was shrouded in a tense atmosphere. Even Anna, who was the liveliest, became much quieter.The servants were busy in silence, quickly shuttling through the corridors and stairs.Everyone looked solemn and did not dare to speak loudly, as if what they were waiting for was not the arrival of a freshman, but something that could not be easily said.

tragedy.

Vivienne was still calm on the face, but she was always uneasy in her heart.During the day, she dealt with the trivial matters of the manor, and at night, she knelt beside the bed, secretly praying for her mother to give birth smoothly.After the engagement, Andrew visited the manor more frequently, bringing her rare flowers and fruits in winter.

"I will accompany you."

Andrew has brown curly hair, because it is a little fluffy, so he must take care of it carefully, otherwise he will look disheveled and ungentlemanly.However, he rode a horse in the cold weather, his hair was blown to a mess, and his face was red from the cold.

Vivian caught the fruit in his hand, and could feel the cold touch through the gloves.Andrew looked at her with apprehension, excitement, and many, many expectations in his eyes.

Vivienne's heart was gently moved.This man wasn't really what she wanted, but the best of the bunch she could have picked.Young, handsome, with a certain status and wealth, these important qualities of the baroness are more important than love itself.

This is an excellent marriage partner.

Vivienne sensitively felt the faint wind and rain in this home, and the once stable place was like a vase placed on a cliff, ready to fall into the abyss at any time.As a lady, family is her only sustenance and guarantee.If the family is about to crumble, she must move on to the next family as soon as possible.

So she hinted to Andrew, and accepted his marriage proposal.

Even though she doesn't love him.

Vivienne doesn't love Andrew, just as Almina doesn't love Hughes.The little sisters have spent more than ten years of carefree time together. No matter whether they resist traditional teachings or not, no matter what kind of dispositions they have, in the end, they all chose the same path as their mother.

But Vivienne's situation is a little different.

Andrew loves her.

This love, in the past, was like a speck of starlight in the sky, not worth mentioning.Now, it is a huge gem on the black velvet, shining with dazzling light.

"Thank you."

Vivian said softly.

On the other hand, Edward also frequently travels between Reese Town and Holder Manor.It was too cold, even in a carriage, to be unbearable.The moment he got off the carriage and stepped on the ground, Edward couldn't help feeling a little dizzy, and his feet went limp.

was caught.

The cloak smelled of leaves and water droplets, and it was a bit hard to hug, making it uncomfortable to lean on.Edward leaned on to support his body, looking at Vincent's expressionless face, he felt a dull pain in his heart.

Vincent stared at him with an indistinguishable meaning in his eyes.Edward looked at his high browbones and deep-set eye sockets, and the blue eyes were so affectionate when they pretended to be someone wholeheartedly.

He was a little lost, but fascinated by it, slowly stretched out his hand, and touched Vincent's brow bone.

"Ah...Master..."

The personal servant who followed made a very restrained exclamation.Edward opened his eyes wide as if he had just woken up from a dream, and suddenly wanted to withdraw his hand, but Vincent held it in his palm. .

"I……"

Edward opened his mouth to say something, but found that his throat was so sore that he could hardly make a sound.Vincent frowned and picked him up by the waist.

"Go and call the doctor."