~Henry Ottersby~
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2~Baron Henry Ottersby was a mystery to most. Despite being one of the most richest bachelor's in London, having inherited his fathers title and the infamous Ottersby fortune at only 21, he seemed to avoid high society as much as possible, even more so after the death of his wife Emily, only showing his face at mandatory social events or to utilise the Citys market and book shop. His aloft, unpredictable demeanour leaves many Citizens shocked, eventually sparking multiple rumours about the young Baron. Some say he's a vampire, other's that he's hiding some unfathomable secret, the limitations of their minds are endless!
In reality, Henry quite bluntly can't stand London nor a large majority of its inhabitants. To him, London was a brash, loud, overextended city filled with the most idiotic and shallow people he'd ever met. Instead, he preferred to spend a large majority of the year at his family's country residence in Yorkshire. A large mansion, miles away from any neighbours, with a small village, just a short horse ride away. Perfect. He keeps very few staff employed, only consisting of a Butler, Groom, Chef, Gardener, a handful of servants, and a tutor for his two sons from his first marriage whom he adores.
It's after many years, and in his sons tutor, A young scholar by the name of Thompson Rendforth, that Henry begins to feel a more...personal attachment to. Not only are they exceptionally good with his sons; patient, caring. and knowledgeable, they also carry themselves with an admirable amount of confidence and sincerity. It takes Henry months, but by the end of his inner struggle, he's decided. Thompson would make a good husband, albeit a marriage built on friendship and mutual respect instead of love, and it would also save him from having to brave the london streets again in search of a debutante or widower
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