Page 65 of The Duke of My Heart

Ewan’s expression shut off again as he was reminded of the very things that he wanted to forget for now. “I have always had too many responsibilities for that. Even if I wanted to, I would not be ableto.”

“Because of Amy?” Iris knew that she was being too forward, but she didn’t care anymore. “You do not want to leaveher?”

“I suppose not.” He shrugged. “But she is my sister and I love her. She needs me. I do not mind sacrificing certain things forher.”

“I do not think she needs you so much anymore,” Iris commented honestly as she thought about the wonderful girl they had left behind. “She is blossoming into a confident youngwoman.”

Ewan knew that was because of Daisy and her hard work, he had seen an immense change in his sister since she had started working with her, so he grinned at that remark. It was lovely to see his sister gaining more confidence in herself, it was all that he truly wanted for her. He knew that he hadn’t been around as much as he would have liked, and he hated how that affected her. Daisy working for him was the best thing that could’ve happened to themboth.

“Yes, I suppose you are right. It is hard to think of her as anything other than my younger sister. But soon she will have her own life, a husband and a family of herown.”

That was when Ewan would have to begin living his own life. Having been handed so much responsibility at such a young age, it was hard to think what his life would be like then. The only thing he knew for sure was that he wanted to be happy during that time, he wanted to finally live. He had earned it, hadn’t he? Had he done enough to deservethat?

He certainly hoped as much, or he was not sure what he would do with hislife!