Chapter Twenty-One
The rest of the week passed by excruciatingly slowly. Every day I had to pretend I was happy to be with Christopher when every night I dreamed of being back in Bennet’s arms. As Death Day approached, as I learned it was called, Valencia and family were somber, yet ready for the next chapter of their life, without the abusive father and husband. Olivia had adjusted back into dukedom life easily, while I was still struggling with the fancy dresses and having a maid dedicated to helping me. Rosaline was wonderful, helping me understand what was expected. She would remind me that I would be using this information if I became Bennet’s wife and each time I would pale.
I loved him, but marriage was still far from my mind.
Christopher on the other hand, had been planning ever
