Holder Manor Secret

The wedding has finally come.

The manor was running up and down, and the bouquets in the hands of the bride and the wreaths on her head were delivered early in the morning, and the maids sprinkled water drops on them to keep them fresh.Weddings require old, new, borrowed, and blue.Therefore, although the time was short, the Holders still bought a new long dress for Almina, removed the lace from Mary's wedding dress and sewed it on the new dress, and sewed a circle of blue skirt on the hem. edging.As for the borrowed items, Mary was in a dilemma. In the end, Edward took out the jewelry left by his mother.

"Almina is also my niece, and I hope I can do my best for her wedding," Edward said.

"Thank you for your generosity."

Almina was ready, and she came out in a delicate gown, with a white wreath on her hair, and around her neck the blue gemstone necklace that Edward had brought.

Very elegant and solemn.

"You are so beautiful." Edward sighed sincerely, "I need to call you McLeod."

"I will miss you." Almina's eyes were red, and the baroness's physical condition was not strong enough for her to attend the church service today, so Almina had to go to her mother's bedside to say goodbye.

Edward sighed, and felt that such sadness is really not suitable for a wedding, "You don't have to worry, we will take good care of Mrs. Holder." He said in relief, "Be happy, this is your wedding."

Almina smiled with tears, turned her face away again, and wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.

Baron Holder is quite famous in the town, and there are many people who come to watch the ceremony.In the church, the parents held the child's hand tightly, maintaining etiquette and solemnity.The wedding was officiated by the bishop of the area, who is in his 60s, but in good health and well-loved.The singing of the choir is so pure that everything seems to become holy.

Edward rarely lost his mind.

For marriage, he lost his longing for it very early.From the moment he found out that he liked the same sex, Edward knew that it was absolutely impossible for him to enter any honest relationship.But the ceremony in front of him was solemn and solemn, the voice of the bishop was old and deep, and every word seemed to have some kind of divine power, which was moving.

In the middle of nowhere, he seemed to hear the gospel from heaven.

But it's just an illusion.

When he woke up, he was alone in the church.Edward lowered his head and rubbed his eyes, feeling suddenly tired and lost.

Someone came up to him and put a hand on his shoulder.Edward thought it was a priest, so he didn't refuse.The palm of his hand was attached to the back of his neck, and the slight warmth penetrated into the skin, how reassuring.

Edward slowly relaxed.

"Thank you……"

He raised his head to thank the kind priest, but met a pair of blue eyes.

It's Vincent.

Edward subconsciously tensed up, like a cat whose tail has been stepped on, wishing to stand up all its hair.He dodged to the side, but the back of his neck was pinched.Vincent slowly leaned over, silently and quietly watching him.

Edward pursed his lips and looked at each other stubbornly.

Vincent, however, came closer and, softly, kissed him.

It was a kiss without desire.In a solemn church where there is no one else, exchange a little breath and warmth.

God watched them wordlessly.

The kiss didn't last long.Edward pushed Vincent away when he approached him again, got up and left.

However, the soft touch still lingers between the lips, and it will dissipate after a while, but not at this time, not here.

Holder Manor was bustling with servants making final preparations.Almina changed her dress in the room, and the maid combed her hair carefully.

Vivian walked in, "The dance is about to begin."

Almina nodded.

She stood up with a calm and self-possessed expression on her face, neither the happiness of newly-married nor the sadness of leaving home.

Vivian held her hand.

"When are you leaving?" she asked.

"Tomorrow morning."

They looked at each other.

"Don't say anything, I don't want to cry."

"it is good."

The two ladies said their final farewells in the corridor leading to the Great Hall.

It was a great ball in Rhys Town, and almost all the famous people in the town were invited.People danced and talked, and the music was mixed with laughter.The gentlemen led the young ladies around in circles, and even Edward was no exception. He took the initiative to invite the ladies to dance a quadruple before finding a chance to sneak out and give a little breath.

The night was already a bit chilly, and the wind was blowing from the forest, making Edward shiver involuntarily.However, the singing and dancing in the room was so lively that it was a bit of a headache, so he went around to the side door, where there was a staircase.Walking upstairs, Edward suddenly thought of Mary. Today, because she was unwell, she could not attend Mary's wedding.And because of his busy schedule, Edward would not be free for a day, so he immediately decided to visit Mary and talk to her.

The servants were all downstairs, and there was no one on the way.Edward came to the door of Mary's room and was about to knock on the door, but found that the door was not closed firmly, and voices came from inside. "lady……"

It was Hughes' voice.

Edward stood at the door.

For some reason, he didn't choose to knock on the door and go in.Probably because too many things happened recently, Edward faintly felt that everything around him was not as peaceful and happy as before.In other words, it used to be just an appearance.

Rough torrents hide beneath the thick ice.

Mary's voice was not too loud, but very stern, "You must take good care of Almina, promise me, now."

"You have my promise," Hughes replied politely.

It sounds like a mother's instruction to her daughter's husband.This made Edward breathe a sigh of relief, inexplicably.

But Mary's voice didn't soften with Hughes' promise.

"Take her away tomorrow morning! Just as the sun rises!" She said hastily, "Almina has a dowry of five thousand pounds, which is enough for you to live a prosperous life."

"Yes, ma'am."

Hughes still responded very humbly in a low voice.But Edward was shocked by Mary's words, so he couldn't help but get closer to the ground, and looked in through the crack of the door.

Hughes stood beside Mary's bed with his back slightly arched.Mary's hair was disheveled and her appearance was haggard, but her expression was serious and dignified.

It was probably Hughes' attitude that satisfied her, so Mary relaxed a little and continued.

"I have already talked with the adults. After Almina gives birth to an heir, the adults will send you another hundred pounds every year."

"Remember our agreement."

Mary snapped again.

"Of course, ma'am."

"I will keep it in my heart."