Page 64 of Madcap with a Marquess (The Lords of Second Chances)

This scene occurs after Franny returns home from her accident. She is resting in her chambers, while Rupert has a discussion with his mother. Mrs. Higgens, Sanderson, and Cook have gathered in the kitchen.

MRS. HIGGENS STOOD with Sanderson and Cook in the Rutledge kitchen, huddling close together. Cook’s eyebrows were furrowed over eyes glinting with worry. Even Sanderson’s strain was showing in the small muscle ticking in his jaw.