Chapter Twenty-Two
I’m not surprised I’ve lost. I’ve been so distracted lately with my father’s health, and well, I’m not a very good player to begin with,” Diana said with a little laugh.
The other ladies smiled at her, but then they all looked to the door as Lydia, Lady Sorrell, and Lady Moreton all came in together.
After they’d all greeted each other, Lady Norman poured tea for all saying, “We only need the duchess and then Diana is going to talk to us—she has come in last in this past game we played.”
“Oh, I’m so sorry,” Lydia said, reaching out and putting a hand on Diana’s arm.
Diana gave her a little smile. “It’s all right. I knew it would happen.” She continued petting the dog. After rubbing her soft little face under Diana’s chin, the pup had settled down on her lap with her
