[Pride and Prejudice] Sky Bookstore

Darcy felt that the woman with the veil was very familiar. He unconsciously put down the book in his hand and carefully observed the lady's attire.

Black, this lady wrapped in black is like the night, and like death itself.

The inside of the skirt is red, and it flips out beautifully when walking. The design of the skirt is very unique, taking away the gloomy feeling.

The young lady wore some discreet silver jewellery, and these exquisitely designed things shone on her body.But it cannot be said that her outfit is beautiful in the ordinary sense.

Because only the dead will wear black and mourning.

Darcy guessed who this person was.He couldn't help thinking about her few relatives, and then couldn't help worrying about her state of mind at this time.

"Miss Holt." Darcy stood up suddenly.

When Jane came just now, the guests and hosts in the house stood up.Of course everyone saw Skye standing in the living room, but no one knew who this strange woman was, so no one spoke rashly.

"You may call me Skye. Excuse me for calling."

"You should say this to the owner here. And I sincerely hope that you are not in some trouble this time and need to come to ask for help."

Darcy felt a little regretful after saying this.He knew that what he said was too serious, but Skye's arrival really made him unhappy, and he couldn't explain the reason for it.

"Of course. Thank you very much for your help last time. After I went back, I strengthened the carriage, and the coachman also trained more. I believe I won't be embarrassed by the same problem." Skye seemed not to have heard Darcy's bad language just now. , she thoughtfully skipped the question.

Turning to the current owner of Netherfield precisely, "Mr. Bingley, I think you have received a greeting card from Holt's house. I have some things to deal with around here. I didn't receive a reply, so I came to visit rashly. Hope it doesn't affect you."

Saying this, Skye took off his black gauze hat.

She is very beautiful, but the most attractive thing is not her appearance, but the red and swollen eyes of this young lady. She once cried very sadly, so that the swelling of the eyes has not subsided yet.

"Of course not. I welcome your visit very much. Besides, it is raining so heavily outside now, and it is not a good thing for a carriage to run across the wilderness."

Bentley reacted quickly.A few days ago, he did receive a call letter, but according to the normal arrangement rules of replying within a week and visiting within two weeks, he did not reply in a hurry.

The surname Holt has been married to the Bingley family for several generations.This family has a long history, but it cannot escape the curse of human decline.Bentley has specifically inquired about the relevant family genealogy, so he has a relatively basic concept.

Bentley looked at Skye, then turned to look at Darcy.Most of the wounds on his face have been eliminated.With these traces in Netherfield, Darcy himself encountered countless questions and troubles.Speaking of which, Darcy has revealed his truest self in front of Skye Holt?

This pair may or may not be possible.

He hesitated and asked: "May I ask, your home...?"

Who is dead?

This question is lingering in everyone's mind.Of course, it is more appropriate for the master to ask. The only downside is that it may poke Miss Holt's sore feet.

Until now, everyone still doesn't know what Holt's sudden visit is for.

This... is too rude!

"Just pretend I'm wearing mourning for life. Our old housekeeper died. I consider him my family.  … I'm sorry I just went to the funeral, I'll change into something else later."

Hearing this answer, Darcy breathed a sigh of relief for some reason.

At first he thought it was Skye's brother who died.So he thought how sad it would be for Miss Holt to lose her only relative.For a moment Skye's red eyes supported his point, but her answer was surprising.

That's not bad either.

Skye, who can shed tears for a housekeeper, can be regarded as a good girl with affection.

Although Darcy thought so, his question was still so awkward that there was almost no sympathy. He asked straightforwardly: "What about your brother? I think the young master of the Holt family should at least attend the funeral, and with you."

Skye looked at Darcy in astonishment.

She didn't quite understand why Darcy always wanted to sing against her.But after a little hesitation, Skye explained: "Elsie has a cold. I let him recuperate at home, which is safer."

These words made the ladies present feel different.

Although the Miss Bingleys did not know the background of the visitor Skye Holt, they could still feel some clues from the subtle reactions of the two gentlemen.

"Miss Holt, I think if I understand you correctly, you mean... you are managing family affairs?"

"That said, it is actually right and wrong."

"What do you mean?"

"In terms of blood, I am my brother's only relative and the only adult elder. So I am taking care of all the family affairs of the Holt family. But in name, I have distant family members as our guardians, and they manage my dowry , and who will keep the property for my brother until he comes of age."

Although Skye's words said so, the expression on her face did not mean it at all.

From the first time he saw the Miss Bingleys, Skye felt the arrogance in them.Even if she didn't need to observe, she could still understand the two young ladies from the memories she got.

What does it mean?

Darcy is convinced that Skye is Holt's sole executor in London.Perhaps legally Skye does have a relative or other cousin, but from the perspective of actual power, Skye is a well-deserved decision maker.

Those so-called relatives had only thin legal paperwork to back them up.

——Darcy clearly saw that Skye's expression was not proud, but mocking.

This unruly lady was mocking a meaningless legal document, and also mocking several Miss Bingleys with rich dowries.

hell!What right does she have to make such a mockery... Although, when she stands with the whole Bingley family, it's like a wolf in a sheepfold...

Darcy felt awkward about his analogy, he frowned, the previous good impression was gone.

He doubted again that Skye was the same Skye.Especially at this moment, when she showed the same attitude as the former shop owner.

So much alike, so much alike!

Darcy looked at Skye with something wrong.The two Miss Bingley were shocked to see this scene. They had never seen Darcy look at any lady with such eyes.This may be understood as admiration, but with this unaccompanied Miss Holt?

Still don't be funny!

The pair of sisters prepared to divert Darcy's attention very tacitly.

But their brothers are very uncooperative.Mr. Bingley asked in an admiring tone: "That is not easy. I mean, you must be a brave and kind girl living alone with your brother."

Mr. Bingley was willing to use all good adjectives to describe the people he met.It seems that there is no bad thing in his dictionary.

Skye was also delighted to be praised.She gave Darcy a provocative look by using the angle and the cover of the hat.

You see, your friends say that I am the embodiment of truth, goodness and beauty.

"Jane? Why are you standing at the door? Hurry up and warm yourself by the fireplace, look at your face, don't catch a cold!" Miss Bingley stood up gleefully, and she almost cheered the pale Jane. Benatra moved to the edge of the sofa where she was sitting.He also said: "Look at your hands are cold, you don't know how to take good care of yourself!"

After listening to other people's concern, Jane forced a smile.

Getting caught in the rain on the road is one thing.And hearing Bentley's compliment to Skye just now was also the reason for her great frustration.

Should have known earlier, shouldn't we?A gentleman as perfect as Bentley always pays attention to women and uses all the compliments he can think of.How could it be that just because he praised himself a few words, it was taken as a proof of mutual affection?

"I... I'm fine." Jane said.But I feel that all the temperature is going away from me.

"Jane, are you okay? Have some hot tea..." Sure enough, Mr. Bingley's attention was attracted by Jane who needed more care.Even though the parties had different ideas, they did leave Skye, who was not familiar with anyone, aside.

Skye looked around the layout of the reception room.

Compared with London, it is actually not much better.From the layout, you can see the good taste and financial situation of the owner of the room.

"Maybe you can see something bad from here?"

When Skye thought that no one would talk to her, Darcy, who was supposed to be sitting on the sofa reading a book, spoke again.

"Hey!" Skye was affected for no reason for the second time.

She is not without temper, not to mention that when an important person left her just now, and Darcy was still in front of her, she blurted out a sentence: "Of course. I imagine what happened to you, probably not Terrible experience!"

Darcy's face changed drastically because of Skye's words.He almost jumped up from the sofa, but years of self-cultivation kept him from losing his composure in front of so many people.

Skye didn't realize there was a problem at first.

But even those who are late-knowing, look at Darcy's face, and know that something is wrong.

She subconsciously recalled the conversation after entering the door.

Skye has to admit that the death of the butler threw her a little out of order.She exposed herself to Darcy!

Darcy remembered many of Skye's actions.

Like that time when Skye was reading the Bible—of course, the shopkeeper always read that book in his last days.

Chapter 28 of Matthew——In the early morning of the day when the Lord Jesus was resurrected, the soldiers guarding the tomb saw the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with their own eyes, and immediately ran into the city to report to the chief priest who killed the Lord Jesus.The chief priests and the elders of the Jews gathered together for a council, and gave a large amount of money to the soldiers, and said to them, "Say this, that at night, while we were sleeping, his disciples came and stole him." bribe them, and do as they were charged. (Matthew 28:11-15).

Skye used to point to this passage, sit on her pillow, and read it word for word.

But this is a story that everyone knows, so Darcy didn't care about this episode at all.

Later, the shopkeeper sat on the table full of books, facing Darcy, his legs were dangling in the air, and as if on a whim, he brushed his hair with his hands, and asked Darcy: "If you personally How would you react when you witnessed something like this?"

At the time Darcy thought it was a religious question, but he realized now that Skye was giving him a hint.

It was the brushing of the hair that gave Skye away.She didn't even pay attention to this little action, but it really exposed her...

"Very good." Darcy squeezed two words out of his mouth, looking as if he was annoyed at Skye's contradictory.After that, I kept my head down and read the book.

Skye knew Darcy didn't care about what had just happened.

She closed her eyes depressingly, unable to figure out where there was a flaw!