Holder Manor Secret

After the death of the old baron, Edward did not step into Holder Manor for a long time.

Almina and Vivienne carried out the will perfectly, and the two ladies handled the housework very well, they didn't need help or company.

Edward was confused by this.

He used to think that he had a duty to the Holder Manor, and he had to take care of the children left by Mary to ensure that they had a worry-free life and a happy marriage.Responsibility weighed on his shoulders, outweighing his personal pleasure.But they did so well.They said: "Uncle Edward, take a rest, your face is so pale, how can we make you worry. Don't worry, everything is under our control."

They didn't need him, an older, single, poor uncle.He couldn't even give Almina a dowry of an extra thousand pounds.

But Vincent can.

What was he holding back?

Under the management of the old butler Barton, Brook Manor is in good order, and things on the farm are complicated.Some farmers came to ask for arrears, and some sent grain.It's the same every year.Edward sat in his study, handling every little thing so carefully that Barton worried about it. "You don't have to work so hard." Barton tried to persuade, "Mr. Walker invites you to have a small gathering, you might as well go and relax." But Edward refused.

He cut off all country entertainment, and was depressed and alone in the complicated business affairs.He was always sleepless because he couldn't pray, he had no god to pray to, his heart was sinking in the mud, and his god had abandoned him in hell.

Edward recalled countless times that snowy night, when his beloved knelt before him, begging his mercy, begging his love. "Marry me," he said.That young man with blond hair and blue eyes was wearing a dark heavy cloak, his breath was hot and cold, and his eyes shone like precious stones in the snowy night.

He said, PLEASE.

How can he say PLEASE.

Edward remembered the young man being dragged away by the maid, stumbling, more panicked than when George was learning to walk.

In what mood did Juliet send her lover off?

She didn't say goodbye.

She stabs the dagger into her heart, and Edward stabs the dagger into Vincent's heart.This is the difference of seniors.They will be more cautious, more hypocritical, and more vulnerable.

The elder buried his face in the quilt, and after a long time, let out a vague sob.

The moonlight gazes gently at the land forever.

In Paris, Anna falls in love with her.

It was a handsome young man from England, which made it unnecessary for her to speak French.His name was Ian, he was a soldier, he followed the officer to the court of France, he had dark brown hair and dark green eyes.They met under a baroque complex, and he invited her to a dance, then a second, and a third.

Ana looked into Ian's eyes, at the soft beard on his face, at the brown hair around his ear.She heard the sound of the noble lady playing the piano, and she smelled the strong fragrance in the air.

This is the unique aroma of Paris.

Almina sat on a chair beside the ball and talked with several ladies. Her bulging belly was hidden under the thick long skirt, and only her plump limbs were revealed.Hughes' grandfather was a great nobleman in France. With his power, Almina led Anna to gradually enter the upper class of Paris.Although Almina did not want to marry Anna to any prince or minister—they were not capable of this, but an ordinary squire could no longer meet her expectations.

A lady in a long blue dress walked over, her waist was narrowed and tight, and from time to time someone cast their eyes on her trembling chest. "Mrs. Macleod," said her voice as sweet as autumn berries, "good day."

Almina quickly stood up and saluted, "Good day, Countess."

Almina was thrilled to be favored by this young and beautiful countess, the darling of Parisian circles.She chatted with Almina cordially for a while, and invited Almina to take Anna to her party. "I know a few young people who have a rich family background and are of marriageable age. They just need to know a lady of high moral character like Anna."

Almina agreed repeatedly.The countess was quickly invited away by other nobles. She was among the crowd, like the moon entering the stars. Everything around her was eclipsed, only her glory and beauty remained.Almina stared at it for a long time, until her heavy belly made her unable to stand, and she could only sit down slowly with the help of a chair.

This is a life she can't get.

But her dear Anna, she still had a chance.

In the city that seems to never be dark, countless women meet men, countless men meet women, and some people meet people of the same gender.They love each other, or don't want to love; **, or don't **.In the dark corridors of the palace, in the narrow corners of the streets, love and sex take place.

God watched and was silent.

Almina's good news doesn't make Anna happy.Her heart has been given to someone else, and no one can change her heart.Ian, Ian, Anna sweetly recalled every dance he had, every word he had ever said.How she longed to tell Almina her joys!Tell her all about Ian, share her love and joy.But the light on Almina's face made Anna back off.She listened to her sister talking about the Countess's wealth, status and power, and she said in a firm tone: "Anna, I will definitely find the best fiancé for you."

She is becoming more and more like a mother.

In the distant Holder Manor, Vivienne and Andrew once again had a quarrel.Andrew happened to rush out the gate when Edward visited.They bumped into each other, Andrew reluctantly said hello to Edward, and left in a hurry.Edward frowned and looked at his disappearing figure, hesitating for a while, but did not catch up.

The timing of his arrival was really unlucky, Vivienne was so angry that she didn't have the heart to entertain him.Edward said a few words of comfort, and the maid led George through the door.The little guy was obviously frightened by their quarrel, and stood timidly at the door, not daring to come over.

Vivienne's face was pale, she asked the maid for smelling salts, and rested on the back of the chair.Edward beckoned to George, and George walked over hesitantly, holding a pony doll in his arms.The doll was too big for him and dragged on its hind legs.

Edward wanted to take George's doll away, but as soon as he reached out to George, George grabbed it.The little guy's hands are very small, and he can only hold Edward's few fingers, which can be swung away with a light movement.But he held it so hard, who could bear to wave him away?

"I'll take George out for a walk, you should rest first."

"Go ahead... I really don't know how to thank you."

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