Aurora Cavendish

21 | Blissfully Wed | Diana’s Mother | Jewel of the Family

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Rory held a sleeping Diana as she inspected the christening dress that had been delivered that morning.

“What do you think? As soon to be godmother? Should we press for more embroidery?”

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@Eliza__HP “We will absolutely be joining,” she said stretching out her hand to place on Eliza’s shoulder.

“I would never dream of denying myself just a wonderful trip.”

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Happy Father’s Day @HenryC_HP 💛

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@Eliza__HP often worry Henry will fail to recognize her whenever he is away too long.”

Rory stood up slowly to take a small turn around the room. “And we have been totally spoiled by every visit. She hardly cries, expect with Percy and a few other of the gentleman.”

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@Eliza__HP Rory watched Eliza effortlessly cradle Diana for a long moment before answering.

“Time is so curious,” she remarked as looked out the windows. “I know it has been very little time since her birth and yet you would think she has been here all along.”

“She grows so fast. I -

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@CordeliaC_HP Rory moved over to the basket curiously to inspect the different gifts.

“Oh I know,” she said in a tired hum. “Luckily for the little Lady, she has many devoted aunts and uncles who will never allow her outgrow a gown.”

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@MaryAshcroft_HP @Lette_HP @CordeliaC_HP @Eliza__HP @Charlotte__HP @Josephine_HP @CarolineH_HP @TarantismRo_HP @OfHuxIey_HP @Effie_HP @DeIphine_HP “You are very welcome here, Lady Ashcroft,” she said with a wide smile.

“You will have to set eyes on her. I will not allow for you to be strangers,” she teased.

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Aurora’s Cake and Caudel was the first day Rory was allowed to leave her bed for a sofa on the parlor.

The room buzzed with excitement from the ladies who came with congratulatory feeling for Rory and to lay eyes on a sleeping Diana.

The baby would not be asleep for long-

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@CordeliaC_HP Rory’s heart skip a beat before looking into her sister’s eyes and finding clarity.

“Oh Delia,” she whispered in quiet astonishment.

“I did not know I could be any happier,” she said holding back her postpartum tears.

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@CordeliaC_HP Rory’s brows came together in confusion.

“Oh I suppose such a wager could be seen as mean spirited,” she confessed yet confused for Cordelia’s sensitivity.

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@CordeliaC_HP “You think you have a better wager?” She said incredulously.

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@CordeliaC_HP @Eliza__HP @Charlotte__HP @Josephine_HP @CarolineH_HP @TarantismRo_HP @MaryAshcroft_HP @OfHuxIey_HP @Effie_HP @Lette_HP @DeIphine_HP a harmless laugh.”

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@CordeliaC_HP @Eliza__HP @Charlotte__HP @Josephine_HP @CarolineH_HP @TarantismRo_HP @MaryAshcroft_HP @OfHuxIey_HP @Effie_HP @Lette_HP @DeIphine_HP She reached for Cordelia’s hand with a smile.

“Unbelievably happy,” she professed looking over to the crowd. “Mama used to say that once a baby comes-the ton is inspired.” She looked over the crowd of eager women.

“I think I shall wager on Lady Grantham next,” she said with-

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I could think of no greater birthday gift than my Diana

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@SamuelG_HP Bertie’s first friend in the ton

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@Estelle_HP Thank you!

I was secretly hoping for a daughter!

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@HenryC_HP “So unimaginably tired,” she said leaning over to touch Diana’s face. “And completely unwilling to sleep when I could be looking at her.”

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Rory was grateful for @CordeliaC_HP’s quick work to make the room a somewhat put together space before @HenryC_HP entered.

Aurora waited for Henry to arrive to her side before passing over Diana into his arms. “I have never loved like this before,” she confessed in a whisper.

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@HenryC_HP Rory’s heart melted at the sight of father and daughter. She could not help to think of her own papa up in heaven.

“We are so lucky to have you, Henry.”