She's still ill? I remember hearing how the first few months had tormented her, I had hoped she would be better by now. Hopefully the babe will come soon and she will have relief. Mother is right to keep the focus off what happened. It's the best path for any sort of reconciliation, though I doubt it will happen before you and Penny are both married off.

My door will always be open to you. Should your husband be of the unfortunate sort we will figure it out. But please, don't fight Father. The harder you fight the further he will dig his heels in. How do you think I got stuck with someone like Mr. St.John-Black?

Reuben sends his regards. We will see one another soon.

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beautiful set by mj