FATE: Sweet little cheat
“Our mother was from there, from a viscount’s family. We hoped to find support and shelter.”
She paused, gathering her thoughts, while Damian, without taking his eyes off her, gave a slight nod, encouraging her to continue.
“We settled at the Sankster estate, which was managed by our aunt’s husband. At first, everything seemed fine, but…”
She fell silent, her hands nervously gripping the edge of her shawl. Damian leaned forward, his expression filled with genuine concern.
“The illness took Joan shortly after we arrived,” she whispered. “And I became Jane’s only guardian.”
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