Miss Pendleton (Update to C.222 END) - Chapter 24

When Ann told the gentleman that she was declining his visit as per the lady’s orders, the gentleman, with an expression as if he had expected this, asked to deliver a letter instead, but ultimately left only his visitor’s card before withdrawing. He would then linger around the house for hours before leaving.

Observing this situation, it wasn’t strange for Ann to deduce that something must have happened between the two at the picnic.

Thus, Ann couldn’t suppress her curiosity about the letter.

What could it say? A simple greeting? If so, the lady wouldn’t be in such a low mood. Or perhaps a confession of love? Maybe a proposal? If that were the case, it was incomprehensible why she would have such an unpleasant expression now.

‘Ah! If only the lady were like other silly girls who tell their maids everything about their love affairs!’

Ann sighed inwardly and focused on brushing the lady’s hair diligently. If she felt troubled, she would naturally speak up. Ann finished brushing her hair and loosely braided it into a single plait so it wouldn’t tangle while she slept.

At that moment, Ann’s patience was rewarded. Miss Pendleton opened her mouth.

“Ann, Mr. Dalton said something akin to a proposal to me.”

‘I knew it!’

Ann inwardly cheered but outwardly feigned surprise.

“Oh my, really? Did he confess his feelings?”

“No. He said something that would allow one to infer his feelings.”

“Miss, I’m not well-educated enough to understand difficult words like ‘infer’. But from the nuance, it seems he didn’t say it outright, but rather hinted at it.”

“Something like that.”

“Is that why you’ve been refusing visitors lately?”

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