A Suitable Husband Page 21

  ‘I’m afraid so, my love. But things will be different now I’m in charge. I promise we’ll return home as soon as we can.’

  ‘Do you truly think of Rowley Court as your home, Oliver?’

  ‘I felt I belonged there the moment I saw you, my darling.’

  Sarah rested her head on his chest. ‘I’m so lucky you found me, Oliver. I believe tonight, in spite of everything that has happened, I am the happiest woman in the world.’

  Oliver’s arms tightened and he murmured softly into her hair. ‘I promise you, my darling, that in a very short while, I’m going to make you even happier.’