Holder Manor Secret

Edward arrived at Holder Manor in torment.

Baron Holder, the Baroness, the three ladies, and a series of servants were already waiting at the door.

"Oh Edward!" Mary rushed over and hugged Edward in a drawn-out tone. Her stomach was not too obvious, so she could still hug him tightly without any hindrance.Edward caught her, and was immediately put on her face by the jewelry on her head.

"My dear lady, my cousin, you are more beautiful than ever."

Edward smiled glibly and was unceremoniously pinched by Mary.Baron Holder came up and shook hands with him in a friendly way, and the three ladies stood behind the baron waiting to speak to him.

"Oh!"

Anna suddenly cried out in a low voice, she was the youngest girl, she was only 14 years old, she hadn't entered the social season yet, but she had already grown into a big girl.

Edward looked back, only to find that Hughes had gotten out of the car and was supported by a servant standing behind him.Seeing Edward looking back at him, Hughes gave a charming smile.

He was handsome, Edward thought, and it was no wonder Anna exclaimed.

Hughes was quickly sent to the guest room by Mary. She has been the hostess of the manor for many years and is good at handling various emergencies.

Edward talked for a while with Lord Holder, on ordinary subjects.Afterwards, the baron said that he had business to deal with and went to the study, Edward was relieved.The Baron was uncomfortable with the fact that he was, after all, a figure of his father's generation, according to his peers.

At dinner, Mary asked about Hughes's family affairs side-by-side, and when she heard that he could inherit a manor with an income of two thousand pounds a year, she smiled brightly.The baron gave Edward a helpless look, and Edward could only smile in response.

Almina is 19 years old, and Vivian is 17 years old. They have already started socializing and choosing their husbands.And the youngest Anna is already 14 years old, and she will have to consider marriage in a few years.It is a big expense for the three ladies to wear their dresses, especially Jennifer and Vivienne. It is a shame to wear old dresses that they once wore at the ball during the social season. Only by attending more balls will they have a chance to meet new young people.So the Holder couple gritted their teeth and got the money.

Holder Manor can earn a lot of money a year, but the expenses are very high, food, clothing, housing, transportation, maintenance of the castle, everything is spent.In order to maintain the noble face, Mary had to entertain guests and hold large banquets.She even dismissed Anna's governess, just to save a dozen or so pounds.

Edward had paid for several skirts for several nieces, and the price was more expensive than gentleman's clothes, so he knew Mary's burden very well.Baron Holder prepared five hundred pounds each for Almina and Vivienne, but with this amount, there was no young man with a title or land at all.Mary even asked Edward to introduce possible mates. "It's all right to like men," said Mary, taking Edward's hand, her face flickering in the candlelight, her eyes showing some determination, "as long as you can give your nieces, my daughters, a good life and a good life as a wife." Respect is enough."

Edward could only sigh. Although he was not married, he didn't know the same kind, but it was hard to explain to Mary. "It hasn't reached this point yet. If there are good young people, I will introduce them to Almina and Vivian." He comforted softly.

The situation of a lady is always much more difficult than that of a gentleman, otherwise Mary would not have married Baron Holder.It is indeed extremely rare for them to find a young, handsome young man who has a permanent property.

Hughes and Edward lived together in Holder Manor.

The manor often holds some small gatherings, please a few people, Jennifer and Vivienne play the piano and sing together, and the gentlemen will applaud gracefully and comment on it.Among them was a young gentleman named Andrew, the son of a justice, madly infatuated with Vivienne, and a frequent visitor to small parties.

Mary is still optimistic about Andrew. She said to Edward: "I can rest assured that Vivienne is beautiful and has a brain. If there is no accident, she will always find a good husband."

Edward said, "You mean Andrew?"

The baroness was silent for a while without nodding.

"Andrew is young, rich, and madly in love with Vivienne. Is there anything you are dissatisfied with?"

Mary sighed, "Apart from having no title, Andrew is fine. It's just that I don't feel relieved if he doesn't propose to Vivienne for a day."

Edward comforted: "Don't worry, Andrew loves Vivian deeply. I will go and talk to him."

So after the party, Edward took the initiative to find Andrew and asked him if he really loved Vivienne.There is no way for Mary to do such a thing, and even Baron Holder is not suitable to ask, so he can only do it.

But Andrew said: "Sir, to tell you the truth, I have proposed to Miss Holder a long time ago."

Edward was a little surprised, "I'm sorry, have you been rejected?"

Andrew smiled shyly, "No, Mrs. Holder is pregnant. Miss hopes that I can mention the marriage after Mrs. gives birth, so as not to worry about our affairs."

Edward knew a little bit about the minds of ladies.Although Vivienne took a fancy to Andrew, she still wanted to see if there was any better gentleman pursuing her, so she asked Andrew to postpone the deadline for marriage proposal.In this way, it can be regarded as two-handed preparation.

He told the baroness exactly what he had said, and sure enough Mary didn't bother about it anymore.

Vivian's matter was resolved, and Mary began to match Hughes and Almina.Hughes had a sprained ankle. Although he could still walk, it was inconvenient anyway, so he mostly sat on the sidelines and talked with people.Almina likes literature, so she can discuss it with Hughes.

Almina, the eldest daughter of the baron, was born with high expectations.Although she is a girl, she reads a lot.Mary had been proud of it, but now she was worried.Because Almina has read too many books, she has no interest in marriage.Now she is 19 years old, but she has not heard of anyone showing love to her.

But Almina is Edward's favorite niece.

Her birth was of special significance to Edward, saving him from the abyss and starting a new life.Edward still remembers the feeling of holding a small baby in his arms. Such a fragile life needs someone to protect and raise it well in order to survive.

Let Edward have some sense of responsibility and pride as a father from the bottom of his heart.

So he personally gave the little girl many things, hugged her on his lap, and read to her.

He can't wait to give her the best things in the world, Almina, his little princess, his niece, his salvation.

If Hughes...