Chapter 31

I Will Support You

Mr. Thomas stopped beside the flower beds. He turned around to look at Sarah, a little anxious and sad. “You are a patient woman, Miss Tyler. You’ve not asked me where we are going at all.” Then he smiled and, at this moment, his old face became radiant and he appeared far younger than he had before. He had clearly been a handsome man in his youth. Charles bore a strong facial resemblance to his father when he smiled. Mr. Thomas asked again, “Do you know why I have taken you here?”

Sarah lowered her head. She assumed that he might also want her to leave Charles as Mrs. Thomas had. His way, however, was more moderate. Unlike Mrs. Thomas, he had at least taken her to a quiet place to talk.

No matter how the conversation took place, however, she was not welcomed. Sarah prepared herself for further disappointment and replied gently, “I think I know. I understand that you don’t want me to be with Charles. I have a