𝐈 𝐖𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐀 𝐁𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒, 𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐧

chapter ten!

Charlotte, although bursting with excitement inside, managed to keep her cool for now. She watched as Simon laughed along with Daphne as they promenaded through the gorgeous gardens, Charlotte watched every movement carefully attempting to unpick the relationship, she knew something was wrong, she knew it.

"Oh look who it is," a voice spoke from beside her, Charlotte's heart began to race and she smiled, turning around to face Anthony, he smirked at her checking around to see if anyone was watching and he kissed her hand winking, Charlotte's cheeks flushed red and she stood up dusting off her skirt,

"Viscount, what a pleasure indeed," Charlotte could sense Lady Danbury and Lady Bridgertons stares, but she ignored them "A promenade, My Lady?" Anthony asked, Charlotte quickly nodded her head, eager to spend some 'alone time' with Anthony.

The pair made their way over to the path as Charlotte took Anthony's arm, she hurried him along so they could try and eavesdrop on Simon and Daphne's conversation,

"Charlotte, are you quite alright?" Anthony asked suddenly, Charlotte snapped her head around to meet his eyes and she frowned "Why would I not be, My Lord?" She flashed a quick smile and carried on rushing ahead, "It is just, you seem very set on getting away from me" Charlotte chuckled at Anthony's words and shook her head "Anthony," she began "I can assure you that I am not trying to escape you, however tempting that may be," Anthony pouted in fake hurt which made Charlotte giggle "I am only trying to catch up with Simon and Daphne so I can attempt to listen in," Anthony raised his eyebrows,

"Why would you want to eavesdrop?" He questioned, Charlotte shook her head "Must you be so oblivious to everything?" Anthony rolled his eyes at her comment "As you know, Simon will never marry," Charlotte explained, Anthony nodded his head for her to go on "well why has he taken such an interest in poor Daphne? You and I both know he has no intention to propose, so why must he lead her on? What are they hiding?" Anthony pursed his lips,
"I do not know, my love," Charlotte's stomach did tiny flips when he said this "but I am intent on finding out" Anthony's voice was now low and gruff, he had finally realised there was something wrong and he would stop at nothing to break apart this supposed courtship.

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Charlotte had returned to Bridgerton house earlier than everyone else, for preparation had begun for the wedding. Charlotte's parents had completely cancelled their arrival to London as they were still stuck at sea and did not want to risk anything. William was taking frequent visits to go and see his mistress who Charlotte had learned was called Adelaide, her baby was due in exactly three months from now and William was terrified. He had never needed to take responsibility for someone else and now that the time was etching closer and closer he quickly began to regret his actions.

"Ah sister," Francis called over to Charlotte as he made a beeline in her direction, John was following close behind. Charlotte smiled at the pair,

"My favourite brother," Charlotte started, John then came into view giving her a hurt look, Charlotte rolled her eyes "yes and you" Francis chuckled at his sister taking her arm in his, well that was before he caught sight of Benedict. He quickly detached himself from Charlotte's arm and ran over to the Bridgerton boy, Francis had created quite a strong bond with Benedict recently and Charlotte had her speculations as to why. She made her way over to the men ignoring Johns calls, she smiled warmly and Benedict took her hand to kiss it,

"Good afternoon, Ben," Charlotte's smile widened, Benedict raised his eyebrows and looked from Charlotte to Francis and she got what he was signalling. Charlotte turned to Francis and tilted her head "I believe John wants to see you," Francis turned around to look at an extremely lost John and frowned at Charlotte, he sighed and finally gave in flashing her a sad smile as he left, she would have to question him on that later,