Chapter Twelve
Two days later, I had just returned from a visit to the village, when I turned to see a carriage making its way down the drive. Who could this be? I dreaded another visit from Lady Hollingsworth and her daughter. Two had been bad enough, but to have to endure another again so soon would just be...
But no! I recognized the crest on the side of the carriage door as it stopped and the footman who jumped down from the box.
“Rose!” I said in shock as my sister stepped down from the carriage.
“Laia, it’s so good to see you again! Oh, but I’ve been so worried about you.” My sister practically ran to me and took me into her warm embrace. The perfect chestnut curls framing her face tickled my cheek.
“Did you not receive my letter?” I asked over her shoulder. I watched in horror
