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MR. HAWTHORNE GREETED Sebastian as the coach arrived at his manor house. Genevieve and her mother were busy contemplating the grounds, and Billy had headed toward a lake in hopes of frogs.
“I trust you had a pleasant time in Cornwall?” Mr. Hawthorne asked.
“Very much so,” Sebastian said.
“It must have been tranquil and relaxing.”
“Less so than I would have imagined,” Sebastian said, remembering his work as a farmhand.
“Ah.”
“Please let me present my new wife,” Sebastian said, and Genevieve smiled and took Sebastian’s hand. “This is my estate manager, sweetheart.”
“How very nice to meet you,” Genevieve said.
Mr. Hawthorne blinked. “I was under the impression that—”
Sebastian raised his eyebrows. “Was there something you would like to say, Mr. Hawthorne?”
His estate manager shook his head hastily. “I—er—only didn’t expect to find you married. You seemed inclined toward bachelorhood.”
“No longer.”
“Apparently.” Mr. Hawthorne scrutinized Genevieve, then turned to Sebastian. “I am very happy for you.”
“I’m happy enough for everyone,” Sebastian said.
“You were quite eager to visit that cottage,” his estate manager said.
“Indeed.” Sebastian squeezed his new wife’s hand.
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