Chapter 331: Hemingford (Pt. 1)
“I’m glad to see you both,” Phillip said, greeting his brothers-in-law in the library at Edgemoor.
“It’s been pretty quiet around here with Stephanie gone, so I’m happy for the distraction," Phillip continued, "although I’ve been helping Tony with the baby as much as I can.”
“That must be fun,” Michael said, sarcastically.
“Actually, it is,” Phillip said. “I mean, Steph and I have been trying for a baby for a while now, so I guess it’s good practice. But since I’m pretty sure you’re not here to help with little Emily, I have to ask, why are you here?”
“Well, I just felt like we should ….” Michael started, awkwardly.
“He’s here because of a woman,” Ted said.
“A woman?” Phillip said. “Who?”
“The Baroness Wexton,” Michael said, timidly. “I understand she lives not far from here.”
“Indeed,” Phillip said, motioning for them to sit.
“In fact, her estate borders this one," he continued. "It had been empty for years until recently. I only recently learned that Lady Wexton had opened it back up again.”
“Do you know her well?” Michael asked.
“Helena?” Phillip asked. “Not really. We’ve met, of course, but she was only a child then, and she lived in Paris for years after her parents passed away. I’ve been meaning to invite her for dinner to get reacquainted.”
“Really?” Michael asked eagerly.
“Easy, tiger,” Ted laughed.
Phillip smiled.
“Yes,” he said. “I was waiting until Stephanie got back, but I suppose it wouldn’t hurt to have a little dinner party while you’re here. We can ask my sister, Alicia, and her husband, Miles. And Tony, of course. I’m sure he’d love some adult conversation.”
“Good, then it’s settled,” Michael said. “Oh, if you don’t mind, I’d like to be the one who extends the invitation. I’m quite looking forward to seeing Lady Wexton again.”
Ted grinned, but held his tongue as Michael left.
Phillip looked at Ted curiously.
“This is new, isn’t it?” he asked.
“Yes, it is,” Ted said, grinning. “I’ve never seen him like this before. I mean, he’s been in several relationships, but I don’t think I ever remember him being this … obsessed?”
Phillip laughed.
“Then I suppose we should be supportive,” he said. “We’ll definitely hear about it from Stephanie if we’re anything but.”
CHAPTER 1 | BEGINNING OF PART 4 | PREV | NEXT
Continent of Oceana | History of Weston | History of Corwyn | History of Torenth | History of Allycia
