“I am indeed very lucky,” Mia said.
She and Audrey stayed for another twenty minutes before taking their leave. “I’ll see you again soon,” Mia said to her friends.
The carriage was waiting out front, and the footman helped the ladies inside.
“That was such a lovely visit, don’t you think?” Mia asked.
“Yes, dearest. It was most fortuitous that Lady Wright and Lady Victoria came calling.”
Mia narrowed her eyes and looked at her sister. “No more errands today. You need to rest.”
“I will not argue with that. Thank you for understanding.”
“Of course. Your well-being is very important to me. With so much to do in the next three weeks, I want you to pace yourself.”
“I will, dearest. I will.”
Chapter19
Lord Easton had a bouncein his step as he made his way to Fletcher House for tea.
“Good afternoon, Lord Easton,” Beckwith said, opening the door when Easton climbed the steps.
“It is indeed a good afternoon,” he said with a chuckle. “I’m expected for tea.”
“Yes, my lord. I believe everyone is in the drawing room. The staff and I would like to wish you happy,” the butler said.
“Thank you. That is most kind.”
“I’ll announce you, my lord.”
“There’s no need. I know the way.”
Beckwith nodded and took Easton’s hat and cane.
When Easton reached the drawing room, he stood in the doorway for a moment, watching as his betrothed plumped up the pillow behind her sister’s back.
“Is that better? I can get another pillow if that helps?”
“Mia, there’s no need. This one is perfect.”
“Perhaps you should put your feet up. You can rest on the sofa while we wait for Lord Easton to arrive,” Mia said.
Lady Fletcher shook her head, then saw him standing in the doorway. “Lord Easton, good day,” she said, struggling to get to her feet.
Easton rushed into the room. “Lady Fletcher, please don’t get up.”
She smiled at him. “That’s very kind of you. I was feeling a bit dizzy there for a moment.”
Mia rushed into his arms. “Hello, my darling, I’m so happy to see you.”
He hugged her tight. “I’m happy to see you as well.”
Fletcher chose that moment to walk into the drawing room. “Ah, Easton, I’ve notified my solicitor that the marriage settlements will need to be drawn up. We should discuss the details after tea.”
“Of course.”
The maid was right behind him, carrying the tea tray. She put it on the low table in front of the sofa. “My lady, shall I pour?”