[Pride and Prejudice] Sky Bookstore

There are always endless long nights in winter, and when the long nights are accompanied by heavy snow that urges people to fall asleep early, and in the morning, they can be half-dreamed and half-awake in the bed, listening to the cold wind howling, warming and healing themselves... Skye doesn't want to go out even more.

Anwen's work gradually became busy. Every day, he wore gorgeous clothes that made people feel blind, circling in front of Skye, and then happily got on the carriage and rushed to different dating locations.

Elsie was sent back to school early by Anwen.This was his second Christmas without Skye.The last time was more than seven years ago, Skye had vowed not to leave Elsie alone... but this time, it was Elsie who decided to leave.

There are still many servants in the house, and everyone walks quickly and quietly, and there is no sound in the huge room.Skye is as cold as the snowman outside, and everyone is in awe of her because of the maid.

Fenner was well placed, but no one knew where Mary had gone.The servants have their own small circle, and those who don't talk about it can be curious about Mary's whereabouts.But in the entire huge London, there was no news at all, as if the world had evaporated.

Mary has become a taboo word.

But in fact, the servants thought that Skye, who would get angry if he did a little wrong, was actually in a very good mood.

Skye has always liked this kind of quiet and undisturbed days.Christmas is approaching, and without much work, she doesn't have to think about numbers and money, and the management of interpersonal relationships has changed because of the heavy snow. She only needs to give gifts.

Skye devoted a great deal of her time to books, and she bought many more volumes.And in this way, many bibliophiles in London can also have a happy Christmas because of abundant funds.

On this day, An Wen went to the banquet outside as usual.The Duke's beloved adopted son is naturally a very good gap that can be used to please the Duke.Coupled with Anwen's handsome appearance, this makes him unfavorable in London's social circle.

When the butler told Skye that there were guests arriving today.Skye glanced up at the calendar on his desk.It has been long enough since Mr. Darcy came last time. I believe that this time, Mr. Darcy should have thought of some interesting excuse again, and then came to visit again.

Get through the most difficult days, and life will become very affluent.Skye looked at the sentence written on the book, carefully closed the book, and went out to meet him.

"Skye! Did we come too suddenly?"

Mr. Darcy, as Skye thought, was not the only one entering the room.A long string of tails followed behind him, and acquaintances came into Skye's sight--Elizabeth, Bingley, Jane... and someone Skye didn't know, she hesitated for a moment, those pair of Mr. Darcy's subtly similar eyes betrayed the lady who followed Darcy - she should be Georgiana, and she was indeed very beautiful.

Skye was the host with a normal face, and filled the teacups of all of you with black tea.The fire in the living room was booming, quickly taking away all the cold.

Georgiana observed Skye's state.From a woman's point of view, she did not see that Skye had the kind of affection for her brother that he and Mr. Bingley thought.Maybe it was because the lady was very reserved, or maybe it was true... Georgiana wasn't sure if she had ever met Skye.

But this is not important.

After pouring the tea, Skye took the lead and said to Elizabeth: "If I knew that your sisters have all arrived in London, I would definitely treat you to go shopping together. But it has been snowing heavily outside for the past two days. You know, this is not so convenient. .”

Skye kept looking at Elizabeth as he spoke.But if the people from the Bennet family really let her know of their arrival, Si Akui has also received their hospitality before, and it is not a very excessive thing to reciprocate courtesy.

"Thank you, it's a pity that I couldn't go with you." Elizabeth said with a smile: "Some stores in London have very novel designs. I think the countryside is still lacking in this regard."

It was not easy for Elizabeth to admit that the country was lacking.I think they really did a lot of shopping in the past two days.

Skye replied politely: "Please don't be so modest. When I was in the country, I saw a lot of interesting designs. Besides, there are some shops in London. I have seen branches near Netherfield and Meryton. I want to come to There won't be much of a gap in that regard..."

Skye also said something about the color matching of clothes.

This surprised Darcy very much.

Although every time he saw Skye, she was well dressed, but the inherent impression that stayed in his memory was the scruffy store owner who was so stubborn that he wore a flannel jacket that was much larger than himself.

As Skye talked about color matching little by little, the enthusiasm of the ladies who were working was gradually mobilized.Darcy saw several interesting observations from Georgiana.But Darcy's attention was on Skye.

—Something is not quite right.Darcy thought so.

He stared at Skye for a while longer, his eyes burning like he was going to burn the client.Everyone sitting here can only pretend not to know, but Skye... She chatted with her guests very comfortably, as if she really didn't pay attention to Darcy's gaze.

Georgiana saw it all.Skye's behavior somewhat confirmed her previous thoughts.If the brother hadn't been self-indulgent, he must have 'offended' Miss Holt somewhere.

"Since our vision of shopping is so similar, why don't we go shopping together after the snow stops?"

Skye intends to prove something, she carefully chooses the angle of the cliché, and uses the topics of the ladies to wrap up her hidden thoughts.Sure enough, some questions were answered.

Elizabeth considered the money problems brought about by this trip. After all, the Bennet family is not as rich as Georgiana and Holt.If their elder sisters brought a lot of clothes when they went home, then the younger sisters who clamored to go to London but failed to come, would be in trouble.

"I think it's better to forget it. A few days ago, they have accompanied us through it all." Of course, it was mainly for Mr. Bingley and Jane. Since Georgiana and Elizabeth were speculative, they went together, and finally brought a rare Idle Mr. Darcy.

Elizabeth didn't see a problem with her wording at first.But after she finished speaking, the conversation between Georgiana and Jane was about to come to an end. Unfortunately, her words became the only voice in the room, which was extremely clear and loud.As soon as Elizabeth finished speaking, she noticed that the way Skye looked at her changed.

"They? You're all in the same company and you didn't call me?" Skye said exaggeratedly. She was obviously joking, and Elizabeth heaved a sigh of relief.

After hearing Skye's answer, Darcy also became a little happy.Although Skye hadn't focused on him since entering the door, she had a great reaction to Elizabeth's words, probably because she was jealous.

Once this word jumps out, it can't be suppressed easily.Although Mr. Darcy knew that this might be his misreading of Skye, he still had countless thoughts for a while.

"If there is a chance." Darcy said self-taught.

This line of thinking is not difficult to understand, Skye may show concern for him because of jealousy.Whether or not the move is a bit like the kid who didn't ask for candy.At this moment, Darcy was cheering for himself. ——Being able to win the first place in front of Skye is always a very fulfilling thing.

After hearing Darcy's words, Skye showed a small smile at the corner of his mouth.

Bingley looked at his friend in surprise, he didn't know when Darcy understood this trick.Obviously before coming here, he had exchanged his views with Darcy in private: If no one has paved the way for you with words, don't be in a hurry to communicate with Skye.Dude, do you remember every time you talked to Skye, it ended up like an argument?

Mr. Bingley's words may not be so straightforward, but Darcy did accept the meaning he wanted to express.Although he had a lot to say to Skye, he still kept enough silence after entering the door.

Until this moment, this sentence is really vague and reminiscent.Bingley gave Darcy a small applause.

The only person in the room who felt that something was wrong was Georgiana.She felt that Skye didn't have any mood swings like jealousy. Instead, it seemed that Darcy's words confirmed one of Skye's views. Skye seemed to be a bit of a general manager, but there was no pink emotion.

But Georgiana didn't pay much attention to the speculation.She always believes that Darcy's sincerity and character can touch the hearts of every lady, and a little episode is just a good memory for him in the future.

Besides, the few things that a young lady will be angry with are always easy to explain clearly.

In the end, she, the only one who saw the problem and could do her best to prevent Darcy from saying anything, just sat there smiling implicitly.

"Ah! By the way, the biscuits made by the cook are delicious, maybe you will be willing to try them."

To Darcy's disappointment, Skye still didn't look at him, and just focused on entertaining a few guests. Fortunately, he didn't neglect him.

"Perhaps, if you are free next year, I really want to invite you to Pendry Manor to have a look. The chef at the manor can also make great biscuits, Georgiana likes it very much." Darcy unconsciously followed his own Program invites.

Skye couldn't ignore his words this time.For the first time, Skye turned around and said with a smile on his face, "I'm sorry that my time is full, but past experience tells me that unexpected things will always happen."

I was rejected once or twice, and finally met by accident.Darcy thought he had read Skye.Fundamentally, Meiyu felt that this perfunctory answer was actually a rejection.

It is rare for several guests to have the same time, and Skye's place is not convenient for guests to stay overnight except for afternoon tea.

After spending a pleasant afternoon together, everyone said goodbye.

Georgiana felt more uneasy the further she got to the back, and she even worried that Miss Skye had something to do with Darcy's feelings.

Skye didn't respond to Darcy, and people really don't know where their optimism comes from.

But Georgiana, like everyone else, considerately created an environment for her brother to get along with Skye alone.She excused that she still had a friend who needed to visit nearby, and she left Holt's house first, just like Bingley and Miss Bennet.

Now, there are only Skye and Darcy.

The black tea in the teacup has been drunk.

Skye made no attempt to refill.

In fact, Skye couldn't quite understand what the pink breath on Darcy's body was. The gentleman looked at her brightly, as if he was really tempted.But behind this, Darcy revealed his secret.

People's eyes always have to be constantly adjusted.

"Won't you pour me another cup of black tea?"

"I thought it was time for you to leave." When facing Darcy alone, Skye's attitude changed obviously.

"Did I do something to upset you?"

"No. It's just that I think we can reduce the number of meetings in the future. Or... the number of times you visit."

Only then did Darcy hear the meaning of Skye's obvious refusal.He straightened up anxiously, thinking that Skye really believed in the relationship between him and Elizabeth.

"I...need a reason."

"The decoration of my house was outrageously disturbed by Anwen, and you brought so many people to visit. Everyone will think that the Holt family has strange aesthetics, so they don't want to come." Skye explained casually.

——It can be seen how much she dislikes Anwen's arrangement.

But jokes aside, Darcy knows that Skye is serious and refuses all future meetings.It has always been like this, when Skye really wants to refuse, she will say something to entertain the public, hiding her own terrible will.

"I don't really understand...but there is no other relationship between me and Elizabeth. How can you think that after I have been attracted to you, I will invest the same affection in others?!...I know Skye, you are not such a self-pitying person at all!" Mr. Darcy's face flushed a little, and he didn't know whether it was because the fire in the fireplace was too hot, or he was also ashamed by his confession.

But after he said this, Skye, who lowered his head, was silent for a long time.

Barely suppress your excitement?

A little shaken after being persuaded?

Want to say no without being too embarrassed?

Mr. Darcy tried to guess the multiple meanings behind the silence.It seemed like a long, long time just thinking about Skye's expression.

But in fact, Skye quickly raised his head, looked at Darcy in front of him with astonishment, and said with obvious disgust: "I don't know how you have such a misunderstanding..."

Skye's tone was slow, and there was obviously more to say later, but just adding her expression to the first half of the sentence, she was already telling Darcy a fact - Skye didn't mean to be jealous.

The air in the room suddenly became awkward.

"But I think... from the time you entered the door until now, our understanding has always existed... some differences?"