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Chapter 166 - Chapter Hundred And Sixty Six

Mrs. Doris, her eyes still glistening with tears of disbelief and joy, took Delia into the small, clean room at the back of her store. It was her home. It was humble, with simple, well-worn furniture, but it was filled with a quiet, dignified warmth. She gave Delia and the well-dressed Prescott two small wooden stools to sit on.

Now seated, she held both of Delia's hands in her own, her gaze searching the young woman's face as if to confirm she was real. "So, you are married now, my lady?" she asked, her voice full of a gentle wonder.

Delia nodded and smiled.

"Is it… is it to that George?" Doris asked, a hint of old worry in her tone.

Delia shook her head. A wide, relieved sigh escaped Mrs. Doris's lips. "Good," she said with a firm nod. "I never did like that boy. He never had a strong enough heart for you."

Delia laughed, a soft, genuine sound. It felt so good to be with her old nanny again.

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