My offer to drive the carriage was, of course, declined, and it was ultimately decided that Isabel would be the one to take the reins.

Since she hadn’t had to go to the academy during the months I’d been away, Isabel had learned carriage driving from Dietmeier.

While Dietmeier was far more skilled when it came to driving, Ethan preferred a female coachman for this trip.

After all, if I had to turn around to nurse the baby, it would be awkward for everyone involved. Even though Dietmeier wasn’t the type to make things uncomfortable, it didn’t hurt to be …