Chapter Thirteen
On Sunday Ren and Lia prepared to leave for Haldenwood. Ren said he would return to London after a few days, but Lia decided she needed the rest now that she was carrying again and wouldn’t return to London, where the heat and smell of the river was becoming more unbearable by the day.
“I’ve missed Luchino and Sarah these months I’ve been in London,” she told Elise, as she supervised the packing of their things in Lia’s rooms. “Though I would not have traded my time helping you get launched, I believe you’ll do fine without my assistance. You have Grandmother there to chaperon you.”
“I shall be lost without your support, Lia. I’ll miss you terribly.”
“If you have any questions, write, and I’ll reply immediately. I’ve also warned your brother against being too overbeari
