Rejected Brother-In-Law

"Declan, you..."

Eldon wondered, 'Isn't it said that Declan has gone to Brierley for a woman? I've sent my men to keep an eye on him, but they didn't tell me about his scheduled flight.'

"What's wrong? Are you surprised to see me here, Uncle Eldon?" Declan strode in.

"I've indeed been busy with other things these few days, and I've applied for leave. All these years, I've never taken a day off. Ev