Chapter 39

As the news of Gerald's mother death spread, Scarlett found the next day through the newspaper. The maids had brought it to her room while she was busy combing her hair. Scarlett shocked and surprised. The duchess of Winchester was already dead? Scarlett couldn't help the grin that split her lips. Finally! One less person to deal with.

But what about Gerald? He must be hurt, it's his mother after all. She should see him and offer his sincere condolences, worming her way through his heart. Yes, that's exactly what she'll do. She stood up from her chair, getting ready to pick a dress. She can't wait to see him!

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Gerald woke with a start, his head feeling blank. He tried to remember why he was sleeping in an unfamiliar room, in an unfamiliar bed and who he was wrapping his arms around. He groaned as it all came rushing in, his head pounding and his heart hurting. Trying to distract himself, he let his eyes rest on Serena.

She was still asleep, her brown