EllenChapter 19 The Breakup
Richard Carter, 3rd Baron Lambert, woke up with a royal head ache. Not that he had slept enough, but the butler, Oldroyd, was standing by his bedside, shaking him hesitantly. “Lady Lambert’s compliments, milord, and you must wake up and prepare for the ceremony.” “What time is it, then?” Richard croaked. “Almost nine o’clock, milord.” “All right then,” Richard moaned. “Anything else?” “Yes, milord, there is this parcel here, from Miss Wilkes. It was delivered by messenger ten minutes...