Embers of A New Dawn

y finished packi

e name "Eleanor Carter" flashing

eanor used to hold her hand, insisting Sop

mplained to Daniel that Sophie was t

!" Eleanor's voice came through the phone, fr

d to the window, where the shadows

o the Carter family home,

ophie repli

wide open. The servants' faces sh

om felt heavy

ou're finally here!" Her eyes were red. "Look at this! Daniel brought that village girl int

at stiffly, hands twisting her clothes nervously,

rists still marked by faint r

Seaside Village, the innocence of

ries started

, Daniel looked up at S

but none of the confusi

n before her was slowly becoming

iel said, standing. "This isn't

leanor snapped. "You've s

"About the engagement..." He turned, his eyes

ir fr

ries stoppe

me is right there in the family registry with yours. You think y

ng smile tugging at her lip

e marriage certificate, arranged

said. "If Mr. Carter cooperates, we c

, his hand clenching i

rriage certifi

e looked at Sophie, hi

g on the sof

et. "Married? You'