Heart of Darkness - Chapter 19

... Sir Shaw.

"Father, where have you been?" she asked, going to him.

"I had a few things to take care of." He replied.

Angelica looked at him with a frown. Just what exactly was he up to?

"I was talking to Sir Shaw about your engagement. We will have the ceremony next week."

"Father?" She looked at him, appalled. He just came back and already decided she would marry Sir Shaw.

"It is my final decision." He said.

Angelica st ...