Holder Manor Secret

Chapter 33

Andrew arrived before dinner. He didn't know the news of the Baron's death, so he was taken aback by the deadly atmosphere in the manor.After hearing the news, he couldn't help but sigh, "It's embarrassing that such a thing happened."

"However, if the Baron was able to complete the marriage contract before his death, he has no regrets."

"Perhaps," Edward replied.

The pastor crossed himself, "God bless."

The gentlemen were silent for a while.The candlelight cast huge shadows on the walls, like ghosts in a cemetery.It was snowing outside the window.

"But it seems that you can't take your wife back today. The sisters should have a lot to say." Hughes broke the silence.

"Of course," Andrew said, "I still have to publish the baron's obituary tomorrow... why don't I go." Andrew volunteered, "George is still young, you and I need to share more for the ladies."

Hughes nodded, "The baron's funeral is nothing to worry about, just follow the rules. It's just..." He paused for a while, and everyone's eyes fell on him, "George is still a baby, so he will inevitably need a guardian I don't know who has this honor?"

Hughes asked Andrew secretly about the content of the will.After all, as the chief justice of the district and a close friend of the baron, Andrew's father knew about the will. Now that the baron is dead, the will will be announced after the funeral.However, Hughes couldn't wait any longer.

Andrew frowned, showing a worried look, "It depends on the baron's intentions. Under normal circumstances, most of the heir's upbringing would be handed over to the eldest daughter, but now the baron has married a new baroness, I'm afraid..."

"Cough cough." Edward coughed, and Andrew stopped immediately.The pastor stood up and said with a gentle smile, "I'm really sorry, I'm getting old, I'm afraid I have to go back to my room to rest." Hughes hurriedly called a servant to lead the way for the pastor, "If there is an order, be sure to let them know."

The pastor agreed with a smile, and left under the guidance of the servant.

There was another moment of silence in the living room. At this moment, the three remaining gentlemen were all directly related to Holder Manor, but none of them spoke first.The atmosphere was tense for a while.Edward stared at the rim of the wine glass in his hand, and Andrew pulled his collar slightly. He was still very young, and it was a little unbearable for such silence, "Why don't you come and play cards." He suddenly suggested

"Just sitting like this is not an option," he said. "Ladies always have a lot to say, but you have to wait."

Hughes agreed, and then their two young faces looked at Edward expectantly, "Okay." Edward compromised.

They rang the bells and called the servants to bring cards and fresh wine.

"What are your plans for the future?"

Andrew and Hughes had a good conversation, they were about the same age, but they didn't know each other.When Hughes was recuperating in the manor before, Andrew was very disgusted with Hughes because of the friendship between Vivian and Hughes. Although Hughes married Almina later, they left the manor the next day until Vivian Came back before marriage.Therefore, Andrew was not familiar with Hughes until recently.

"When the baron's funeral is over, Almina and I will return to Paris." Hughes replied. "Anna should be with us."

Andrew raised his eyebrows.

"Your wife intends to find a husband for Anna in Paris?"

Hughes laughed: "This is their lady's business. If Almina wishes so."

"Anna can be counted as I watched grow up," Andrew showed a disapproving look, "Mr. Brooke must not want Anna to marry so far."

Edward was looking at the cards, and couldn't help being stunned for a moment, "This..." He hesitated for a while, and said, "I think the baron will have corresponding arrangements for Anna."

It's hard to tell, however, whether Hughes and Andrew are genuinely worried about Anna, or just using it as a conversation starter, as they quickly turn to George and Evelyn.Andrew seemed to know nothing about the will, and talked with Hughes about the distribution of the Baron's estate and the possibility of George's guardian.

On the other side, Almina and Vivian confirmed some details of the funeral. "Where's Anna?" Almina asked. "Already asleep," Vivian picked up the glass, took a sip of the wine, and continued: "She was exhausted today, I just went to see her, and she is already fast asleep."

The maid has been pushed down, leaving only the two young ladies in the room.Almina relaxed her straight back and slowly leaned on the back of the chair.Vivienne gently held her hand.

"Don't worry, I've dealt with mom's funeral, this time it won't be any worse."

Vivienne stared at Almina, her eyes had the same deep color as their mother's, which made her gaze always deep, sincere, and full of affection.Almina stared at Vivienne's eyes in a trance, as if returning to the time when they were young, they played games under the care of their mother and maids, the sun was shining on the grass, and her mother watched with these dark eyes. she.

"Take care of your sister, Almina."

Mom said in a soft voice.

"Don't worry about me." Almina felt a little guilty. She should take the responsibility of taking care of them, but she always needed to seek comfort from Vivienne.However, at this moment, apologies and thanks are pale.

Fortunately, they can rely on each other.

The cry of the baby suddenly sounded, echoing in this ancient manor.All the whisperers shut their mouths for a moment.The nanny quickly picked up the young heir, unbuttoned her clothes, and pressed his mouth to her fat breasts.So the crying stopped, and people had time to talk again.

"But the will... trouble your husband and Your Honor." Almina held Vivian's hand back, and they exchanged a look, and Vivian showed a beautiful smile.

"Don't worry, sister."

Evelyn went into the drawing room where the gentlemen were.

"Oh, gentlemen, here you are," she said in a voice of astonishment, and several gentlemen had to lay down their cards and stand up to salute her.

"Sit down, gentlemen, and I hope I have not disturbed you."

Evelyn's manner was gracious, but her presence still embarrassed the three gentlemen.On the one hand, it is inappropriate for a lady to appear suddenly in a gentleman's gathering; on the other hand, Evelyn has become the baroness's wife, and as the hostess and their relatives, she is indeed qualified to appear in any meeting of the manor. place.

Evelyn didn't seem to feel the gentlemen's embarrassment. She sat down on a single sofa, exchanged pleasantries with them with the hostess's shelf, and apologized for the rudeness of the previous dinner. "Forgive me for being so sad that I didn't entertain you well."

In fact, the dinner she brought up made the gentlemen even more uncomfortable.Evelyn took the hostess's seat, and the ladies had to sit in the lower seats.Almina's face was always serious, while Vivian's eyes were red, and she barely ate two bites.As for Anna, she was placed in her own bedroom, "Let her take a rest." Vivian explained.

There was very little conversation throughout the dinner, save for the occasional clinking of knives and forks.

Evelyn joined the conversation of the gentlemen. She was half leaning on the chair, resting her forehead with one hand, showing a troubled look.In a gentleman's manner, Edward had to ask her if she was uncomfortable.

"Oh, sir, you are a very kind fellow."

Evelyn said gratefully, her eyelashes quivering and her eyelids red.

"I'm just so sad. My cruel husband left me like this. What should I do?"

As she spoke, she couldn't help crying.She was still beautiful now, and the tears made her all the more lovable.

Yet none of the gentlemen present could be moved by her tears.

They each persuaded her a few words, and cleverly avoided it when Evelyn brought the topic to the will.As the night darkened, people with different concerns bid farewell to each other and went back to their rooms.Tonight will be a sleepless night, and the only ones who will sleep are the ignorant baby and the dead baron.