Peadair looked at his mother with worry, knowing she would be upset at what Garreth had done. ‘Garreth, no. Hoo could ye do such a thing? Do ye no ...emember yer father’s last words before he died?’ Julia told him, the distress of his actions clearly showing their effect on her. ‘Mother don’ne worry. I trust her completely tae keep it safe wi’ her, as she trusts me wi’ her cross.’ he told his mother, hoping to dissuade her worries his life was in peril without the talisman. ‘Garreth, my heart. She was able to finish early and fled the daily routines of her day to take a bath at the bath house. Normally, she would have been limited to using the wash basin in her room and would have washed herself with a wash cloth. It was a special treat for her to be able to enjoy the luxury of being able to lounge in the heated water of the hot springs.The springs where rare and had made the estate a popular place for the aristocracy to visit. Their visits created extra work for Maggie and the. Jenna looked over at her husband; he nodded his okay. “I’m Jenna Carter. I’m here to see my dad,” she said. The woman in front of her appeared to recognize her. “Yes, yes, of course you are,” she said. “I’ve seen your picture; it just didn’t click with me till you said it.” Jenna gave her a confused look. “I’m Rozelle Carter, your mother-in-law,” said Rozelle. The visitors looked startled. “Uh-well, nice to meet you,” said Jenna. “Yes indeed,” said James. The next few minutes were spent. I allowed him and he found my tongue to which he touched and licked. My sari had fallen from my shoulder and he was staring at my cleavage.“You have very beautiful treasures there, Sonali”“Leave me babuji now”“No Sonali I can’t”“Please, babuji, not now, Rahgu or Hira (our Servants) can be this side anytime”Now FIL could understand I am willing, but there was real risk of being found out which of course no one would like. So he released me. I took the half emptied tea cup and gave a smile to him.