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Edward grabbed his hat as he stared at the opening door. Light from the full mooning shining outside flooded the room, it's light landing on his and Mr Brown.

"Brown?" Edward paused. His body immediately stiffened as he suddenly recognized the voice. It belonged to his new wife.

With swiftness, he ran up the stairs before Her Graces eyes could land on him. He then stopped at the top and crouched as he watched the conversation that ensued between her and his butler.

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Emily walked towards the manor. She had just finished speaking with Hannah and the other servants and wanted to go up to eat.

"Brown?" she called as she walked to the door and swung it open. She was about calling the name again when she saw him standing my the stairs, his hands crossed behind his back.

From the way Mr Brown stood, Emily knew that he had been speaking to someone. Something told her that the person was Edward but she could not confirm it.

"Your Grace," Mr Brown said as he bowed slightly. "Is there