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A Tale of Two Hearts

Chapter 8 IN THE WAKE OF OTHERS

Word Count: 1405    |    Released on: 04/12/2024

rble statues at the gate and the beautifully kept hedges lining the spacious road were mere evidence of the property's seeming richness. The interior was adorned wit

g of cutlery around him. Lord Wellington, his father, sat at the head of the table, frowning as he read financial reports; Lady Wellin

counter at the charity event. Even in the most ordinary situations, her laugh, grin, and the way she looked at hi

ir to another, never allowing himself to feel anything deeper than fleeting attraction. But Ivy had changed that. Now

ough his own monologue and bringing hi

ng up at his father. "

u decided on the details for the engagement party?" I asked. We

muttered, pushing his pla

cial moment for our family. This is the royal family we are talking about, and your engagement to Isabe

table, crushing himself under his fa

l views on partnerships, marriage, and business dealings. Now, the idea of getting mar

r," she said softly, "we just want what's best for you. It is a good

ough it didn't reach his

en for someone else. But he knew his father would never understand. To Lord Wellington, emotions were irrelevant. All that matte

ded to tell his dad that he was not able to proceed with the engagem

ion where he felt somewhat at ease. With the aroma of ancient books fil

was no other option. He couldn't marry Is

ut to go look for his father. Lord Welling

I've been thinking. We need to discuss the final det

with a firm but tense voic

t?" Lord Wel

moment of truth. "I can't marry Isabella," he blurted out,

expression unreadable. For a moment, Arnold thought his father might expl

u marry Isabella?" he asked

dn't tell his father about Ivy-not yet. But he also couldn't lie. "Because

to do with marriage? This isn't about your feelings, Arnold. This is about our family

e like this." "I cannot live a life stuck in an unfulfi

ry Isabella," he said coldly. "And you will do it fo

frustration well up inside him.

h worried looks before Lord Wellington could reply. She sensed the

nd the words. He couldn't keep figh

t pounding in his chest. He needed to think. He needed to esc

ehold for as long as he could remember. Although she was cleaning up as usual, she

said softly, "is ev

l raw. Knowing Sarah since he was a young lad, she had always been a

, his voice low. "Someth

ho had known him for years could have. "You know you can always t

murmured, "It's complicated." "There is an indiv

ut she didn't say anything. She

ting to Ivy. "I can't stop thinking about her, but I'

arm. "Love is never simple, Master Arnold," she said softly. "But y

. "I feel as though my heart and my family's expectatio

You are in a tough situation but just know that

ful for her kindness

hazy. Although his future remained uncertain, one thing was becoming increasing

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1 Chapter 1 THE MASQUERADE BALL2 Chapter 2 MYSTERY ENCOUNTER3 Chapter 3 CLASH OF TITANS4 Chapter 4 IN THE GARDEN5 Chapter 5 HEIR OF A PRINCE6 Chapter 6 A DAY IN MY LIFE7 Chapter 7 FALLING APART AT THE SEAMS8 Chapter 8 IN THE WAKE OF OTHERS9 Chapter 9 GRAVITY OF OPTIONS10 Chapter 10 MISS FREYA TAYLOR11 Chapter 11 THE MAYFAIR SCANDAL12 Chapter 12 THE MAYFAIR SCANDAL II13 Chapter 13 SHADOWS OF DECEPTION14 Chapter 14 THE THREE-WAY LOVE HATE TRIANGLE15 Chapter 15 THE THREE-WAY LOVE HATE TRIANGLE II16 Chapter 16 SPECIAL INVITATION!17 Chapter 17 THIS MEANS WAR18 Chapter 18 HIDDEN WOUNDS19 Chapter 19 A NEW NAME20 Chapter 20 END OF THE BEGINNING21 Chapter 21 SECRETS BENEATH THE CROWN22 Chapter 22 IVY TAYLOR, THE ARTIST23 Chapter 23 AS FATE WOULD HAVE IT24 Chapter 24 BEGINNING OF THE END25 Chapter 25 CLASH OF TITANS II26 Chapter 26 LET IT BURN27 Chapter 27 FOR WHAT WE SHARE28 Chapter 28 JUST THE TWO OF US29 Chapter 29 MOUNT HILTON I – THE ASPIRING JOURNALIST30 Chapter 30 MOUNT HILTON II – BREAKING POINT31 Chapter 31 MOUNT HILTON III – RATEL AMONGST MEN32 Chapter 32 THE JOURNEY UP NORTH I – IVY & ARNOLD33 Chapter 33 THE JOURNEY UP NORTH II – DUTY OR DESIRE34 Chapter 34 THE JOURNEY UP NORTH III – DESTINY ARRIVES THE SAME35 Chapter 35 OUT OF OPTIONS36 Chapter 36 GUINEA PIG37 Chapter 37 SO FAR, SO SCARY38 Chapter 38 I WILL LET HER KNOW......39 Chapter 39 DREAD IT, RUN FROM IT!40 Chapter 40 DESTINY ARRIVES THE SAME.41 Chapter 41 WELCOME TO THE GAME42 Chapter 42 PRINCE EDWARD HAS ARRIVED!43 Chapter 43 THE NIGHT BEFORE IVY WENT MISSING44 Chapter 44 THE DAY IVY WENT MISSING I45 Chapter 45 THE DAY IVY WENT MISSING II