Holder Manor Secret

The early morning in Rhys Town was shrouded in mist, and Edward was already in the carriage, ready to go to Holder Manor.His cousin Mary became the hostess of that manor 20 years ago, and after marriage, she gave birth to three daughters one after another, which was simply a nightmare.Since the two lived not far away, Mary often invited Edward as a guest, and cried to him, worrying that after her husband died, their mother and daughter would have nowhere to live.

This time, however, it was good news.Not long into the summer, Mary felt dizzy and nauseous, and after a doctor's examination, she was found to be pregnant.She was 43 and Mr. Holder was in his fifties, and this pregnancy was their last hope.Edward, who heard the news, was delighted for his cousin, but also worried about her health. As soon as he got the news, he wanted to visit her. , and set off early.

"I may have to stay for a while this time," Edward told the old housekeeper, "Please take care of the family affairs."

The old butler worked in the Brooke family when he was very young, and watched Edward and Mary grow up with his own eyes.Now that Mary is pregnant, the old butler Barton is also very happy. He has not slept all night and is in good spirits. "Yes, master. Please convey my regards to Mrs. Holder."

Edward laughed. "Okay, Barton." He winked at the old housekeeper playfully. Although he is over thirty, his skin is still delicate and smooth due to good care. Only when he smiles, there are inevitably wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, so this movement does not appear abrupt when sitting up.

The male servant who was driving shook the reins, and the carriage moved slowly, heading towards Holder Manor.

Edward sat down in the carriage, and gradually put away the joke just now, frowning slightly, looking worried.He was the youngest son of the Brook family, and he had an older brother, but he passed away very early and had no heirs, so the family business fell into his hands.However, when he inherited, the manor was already heavily in debt, and although it looks decent now, it is just struggling to maintain it.

Mary's parents died young, and she came to Brooke's house when she was very young.After Edward was born, his wife was in poor health. Mary often took him to play, taught him to read and play the piano, and was considered Edward's half mother.She really loved Edward like a mother, and even after she found out that Edward liked men, she didn't lessen her love.

Edward's mother passed away when he was eight years old, and he had been ill for many years before, so the family members were mentally prepared and not too sad.However, Mary had just ushered in the social season at that time, and once the wife died, no one could take care of her.At that time, the manor was relatively well-off, and Edward's father was willing to give Mary a dowry of 23 pounds--for his own daughter, it was nothing more than that.Several young men also pursued her, but Mary refused.It wasn't until the age of [-], when Edward went to study in Paris, that she was brought in by Edward's father and married an old friend of his, Baron Holder.

Baron Holder was in his late thirties at the time, and his ex-wife, the daughter of a duke, was so active that she broke her neck while riding.The baron was ordinary-looking, and his stomach grew with age.However, his manor is larger than that of the Brook family, and the annual income is much higher.Therefore, even though his appearance is not good, he is still the target of many young ladies.Still, Edward was offended that young and beautiful Mary married such an old man, and they did not become close again until after the death of her brother Matthew.

Thinking of this, Edward rubbed his forehead and closed his eyes.After a while, he opened it again and looked out of the car.

The carriage had left the town and entered the countryside.The trail was very muddy, which made the car a little bumpy. There were lush forests on both sides, and there were one or two melodious birdsong.

The past has passed, and thinking about it again is of no use except for sadness and remorse.

The carriage stopped suddenly.

"what happened?"

"Master," the manservant came to the car door and replied, "There is a person standing in front of the car, who seems to be injured."

Edward got out of the car and saw a young man sitting on the road, looking at him with embarrassment.

"Oh sir, please be kind and give me a ride." The young man still had mud marks on his face, so he couldn't see his face clearly, but his pair of aqua blue eyes were very beautiful.He looked at Edward with his beautiful eyes, showing a look of supplication.

Edward was dazzled by these beautiful eyes. After asking the servant to help the young man up, he found that he was covered in expensive clothes and his speech was very polite, so he guessed that he must be a gentleman.

"Young sir, what has happened to you?"

The young man stood leaning against the servant and smiled sheepishly.

"I saw that the weather was fine today, so I rode out on horseback. When I came here, I saw a bird with very beautiful feathers. I couldn't help getting off my horse and trying to catch it. But it flew away and was still there." Startled my horse. I lost hold of it for a moment, fell myself, and the horse ran away."

Hearing this, Edward couldn't help but also laughed.

"Oh young sir, I'd love to give you a ride, but I'm in a hurry to go to Holder Manor now." Edward couldn't help but want to tease the young man.

The young man's eyes lit up. "Are you going to Holder Manor? Please take me all the way." He said a little excitedly, "I'm going to visit there these two days."

Edward wanted to keep teasing him, asking if he wanted to visit like this.But suddenly it occurred to him that Holder Manor had three young ladies waiting to be married, so the young man's purpose became obvious.Then I felt a little lost in interest and didn't want to ask any more questions.He gently agreed to the young man's request, asked someone to help him into the car, sat opposite him, and continued the journey.

The young man was called Hughes, the son of a country gentleman.Hughes is very talkative, with a youthful energy.After wiping off the muddy face with a handkerchief, a very handsome face was revealed. When looking at it, it even had a bit of a cold taste, but it was just an illusion.When Edward was stared at by his water-blue eyes, even though he pretended to be calm, his heart beat faster.

oh god.Edward said silently in his heart.What an angel he is.

Do angels have such a handsome face, such a tall figure, and such blue eyes?

Edward exchanged the position of his legs, silently soothing his restless heart.He looked out the window, trying to divert his attention, but the small patch of sky between the blades was as blue and bright as the eyes of the young man opposite.

His voice is next to his ears, his breath is on the tip of his nose, his legs are pressed against his, and the temperature is transmitted, which is extremely hot.

oh god.

Edward said silently in his heart.