Part 2 Chapter 10 of Rescued by Mr. Darcy or Was She?

Mr. Darcy was invited into Gardiner’s house by a surprised maid which he thought odd as he had informed Mr. Gardiner last evening that he would be calling on him this morning. He was not prepared for the shock on Mrs. Gardiner’s or Jane’s countenances either. It was clear they had not expected him, with a sitting room full of young children and toys.  He turned back into the hall, but no Mr. Gardiner appeared.…