CHAPTER 28
"You say there is a coachman already waiting outside for me?"
Evelina repeated her question for what felt like the hundredth time, despite Frederike affirming the same answer time and time again while helping Evelina dress in the bedroom.
Frederike gave her a tired nod in response, and Evelina understood her frustration.
They were nearly out of the grand foyer that led out of the castle. It would be a mockery of the Duke's reputation if unnecessary preparation was made for nothing.
In silence, they made their way out, though Evelina couldn't ignore the hunger gnawing at her, but she resolved to hold back on expressing her true feelings until she arrived home and the situation was resolved between herself, her parents, and the Duke.
Her anxiety only exacerbated at the thought of what kind of outburst her mother must have had overnight.
And Priscilla, dear Priscilla, must be frantic with worry. She couldn't let her know…
"Hello and good morning."
