Total pages in book: 87
Estimated words: 83053 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 415(@200wpm)___ 332(@250wpm)___ 277(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 83053 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 415(@200wpm)___ 332(@250wpm)___ 277(@300wpm)
In the flurry of well wishes that followed, Tricia felt as if she were floating. Her mind was a whirlwind of joyous bewilderment. From the corner of her eye, she noticed the dowager countess watching them with interest, a smile playing at the corners of her lips.
A servant carried in the first course, an extravagant spread of roasted pheasant and glazed vegetables. The room was filled with the tantalizing aroma as everyone began to eat and converse. Shadows danced around the room as the fire crackled in the corner. The sounds of silver against china, soft laughter, and murmuring voices created an orchestra of contentment. Thomas leaned over to her, his voice a low whisper only she could hear.
“Are you happy, my love?” he asked, his eyes full of concern and hope.
Tricia merely nodded, her eyes welling up as the reality of her situation sank in once again. She was engaged to Thomas.
“Only the happiest I’ve ever been.”