you an apology. โ
His expression turned knowingly amused as she mentioned having more evidence.
โ Though I confess, I am beginning to regret asking. โ
Edwardโs brows lifted at the mention of the biscuits, the memory returning almost immediately. A quiet laugh escaped him.
โ Ah. That one. โ
He shook his head, a fond smile settling upon his features.
โ I didnโt tell Mama about the biscuits. Prudence and Philippa did. โ
+
โ what did youโโ? โ
up comes her head ๏ผthe question evidently so extraordinary that she must first ascertain whether he is quite serious.
โ well ๏ผyou were forever asking what we were whispering about. which rather defeated the purpose ๐f โคธ
lifted again.
โ As for the restโฆ I may have been guilty of appearing whenever you were whispering. But I was curious, not deliberately troublesome. โ
A brief pause
โ And I certainly donโt remember laughing at you for wanting to become a scholar. If I did, I suspect I owe +
โ
โ ๐ฏ๐ด๐ด. โ
independent canon/au portrayal of daphne bridgerton based in the bridgerton verse. daughter. sister. duchess. seeking mains+storylines. ships with simon or chem. literate/descriptive. crossovers welcome. rtโs appreciated.
suspect you have been keeping a rather detailed account of my offences. โ
He shook his head crossing his arms in front of his chest, a smile still upon his face
โ What, exactly, did I do? โ
Edward listened without interrupting, his expression gradually softening as she spoke. The mention of the drawing room seemed to bring something familiar to mind, and his gaze wandered briefly across the room before returning to her
โ I +
for all her earlier insistence upon being a terrible inconvenience ๏ผthe suggestion that her absence might have been noticed is received with considerably less objection.
โ well ๏ผi should hope so. โ
a small ๏ผdecisive nod accompanies โคธ
lingering on her. The words were simple, almost matter-of-fact, as though there had never been any reason for him to think otherwise. Then he caught the accusatory look she gave him and let out a quiet laugh
โ Although I am beginning to +
that having you in the drawing room simply became part of the day. โ
A small smile touched his lips
โ I think we would all have noticed if you suddenly stopped appearing. โ
Edwardโs brows lifted as she demonstrated the offending kick, and a quiet laugh escaped him before he could stop it
โ I think I shall have to take your word for it. Though I can certainly believe you when you say it was hard. โ
+
โ do you know ๏ผshe used to kick me beneath the table?โ one foot shoots forward in demonstration to emphasise the severity of the offence.
โ quite hard ๏ผactually. you would not think it to look at her ๏ผbut your sister has a vicious โคธ
softening as she mentioned his mother
โ Mama does worry about things like that, certainly. But I donโt think she ever truly minded you being there. โ
His gaze rested on her for a moment
โ You and Penelope spent so much time together +