Abandon (17 page)

“You know, she loves Ned. She asked when she was going to have a baby brother just like him.”

Aubrey chuckled. “Well, I am doing my best. If you can give me a few moments we can try again although she may end up with a baby sister. Would that be as satisfactory to Annabelle?”

“I believe that she would grow accustomed to a sister. But I think that you have already done your best, sir, and she will have a sibling sooner than she thinks.” Lucy turned her face to her pillow, suddenly shy as Aubrey tensed and sat up.

“Are you pregnant? I am to be a father again?” Aubrey shook his head. “I am just getting adjusted to the idea of a daughter and now another child.”

Lucy sat up with a frown. “Is that a problem? I am not sure yet but the signs….”

Aubrey interrupted, clasping her to him. “Problem? No, it is the best news. This time I can be with you and see our baby as he grows. Because I think it will be a boy! We dare not gainsay Annabelle.”

And so it was the first of three more children who grew and played among the green hills of Yorkshire.

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