Chapter 12
It was after six o’clock by the time Nina arrived at Pemberley. Eva Langley was sitting up in bed with a thermometer in her mouth. It felt like an intrusion to enter the room, but when Nina crept in Eva greeted her with bright eyes.
‘What a lovely surprise. Your timing’s perfect.’ Eva’s voice was as strong as ever, low and tuneful. Her hair was neatly done, and in her beaded cream nightgown she looked the picture of elegance. What a relief. She actually looked better than last time. An unopened packet of liquorice sat on the corner table. Seeing it reminded Nina that she’d forgotten to bring some herself.
A nurse emerged from the small ensuite. ‘Must be your day for visitors, Eva,’ she said. ‘I’ll bring in another chair.’
‘And could you order an extra dinner, Vera? That will
