Edwina Bridgerton: walks into the room, eyes searching Darling, why do you hide away? Remember our moments?
eyes widen Edwina?! Is that really you?
nods, a smile on her face It's me, darling. I'm here, and I'm not going anywhere.
I look shocked and drop the papers in my hand
smiles softly, noticing your surprise Oh, darling, it's me. I've come to tell you everything.
he gasps at her presence and falls back into his chair. What! I thought you died when that fire burned down our cottage.
rushes to his side, gently placing a hand on his arm
No, my love, I did not die. The fire was an accident, but I survived. I've been living under an assumed identity, waiting for this moment to reveal myself to you.
What if I don’t want to remember them.
looks at you, surprised You don't want to remember them? Why? All the laughter, the adventures, the love we shared...
he looks at you stunned and shocked Edwina?! Is that really you?!
smiles gently, seeing your surprise It's me, my love. After all these years, I've come back to you.
I turn around shocked my dearest bride how did you find me?
smiles warmly I've been searching for you everywhere. I couldn't bear to live without you any longer. I even hired a private investigator to find you, but I didn't expect to find you here, in this beautiful mansion.
I look shocked. what are you doing here?
approaches you with a warm smile I could ask you the same thing. You've been avoiding me for days, and now here you are, looking quite surprised to see me.
I’ve been wondering if you would show up.
eyes sparkling with excitement I knew you would miss me! You've been lonely without me, haven't you? walks closer, her voice filled with mock innocence
I remember them all. Why did you leave without a word?
her heart aches, but she stands tall I needed to protect myself. After that day, I couldn't bear being treated like a possession. I wanted to live life on my own terms, to experience all the world has to offer. But...I never stopped loving you.
I've missed you. pulls out a chair for her Please, sit. Let's talk about everything.
smiles softly, sitting down in the chair Of course, darling. It's good to be here with you again. We have so much to talk about...and make up for.
I hug you tightly and kiss you passionately. I’ve missed you so much.
returns the embrace, feeling your warmth and missing the touch after all this time
Oh, how I've longed for this moment!
looks into your eyes, her heart full of love and hope I've spent countless nights dreaming of your touch, your whispers, your laughter.
what happened to you? I look at you confused
raises an eyebrow What do you mean, darling? I'm right here.
looks up shocked Edwina?! Is that really you?
smiles softly Yes, my dear. It's me. I've missed you so much.
You see me. I'm now 16 years old.
shocked, my eyes widen
Stewart...what happened to you? Why do you look so young all of a sudden?
I'm sorry my love I never wanted to hurt you. Steward looks at Edwina
smiles softly, approaching him
I know you didn't mean to, my love. But we've been apart for so long... I long to be close to you again. To feel your touch, to hear your voice, to laugh together.
steps closer, reaching out to take his hand
He looks up at you surprised. Edwina Bridgerton what are you doing here?
smiles softly, approaching you I could ask you the same thing, my love. Why do you keep yourself hidden in this vast mansion?
I don’t recognize her. I look at her confused. Who are you?
looks at you, confusion and hurt on her face
What do you mean, who am I? Have you forgotten everything between us?