“Yes, of course,” the Duke agreed at once, “that is very sensible of you.”
The two older men might, Kayla thought, have been talking to each other at a casual meeting or out racing.
Not at a wedding that was of such importance to both of them.
The Earl put a glass of champagne into her hand. She was somehow aware, although she did not look at him, that Christopher helped himself.
“To your good health, Christopher,” the Earl intoned. “And may you and your wife be very happy.”
He took a large draught from his glass as he spoke.
The Duke raised his glass.
“Of course I must agree to that and I think these two young people are well suited to each other. I do understand that the bridegroom has a considerable penchant for actresses and the bride’s mother was, as I expect you know, a succes
