FD and LS were discovered in a compromising situation during Lady Matlock's ball, leading society to presume that a proposal had been made and accepted. After Mr. Darcy's return from Hertfordshire, determined to banish Elizabeth Bennet from his thoughts, he turns his attentions to the daughter of an earl. This is not a tale of gentle romance, but of deception—and the irrevocable consequences that follow. This story addresses sensitive subjects, including infidelity, miscarriage, and suicide. This is a revised edition of my book Actions & Consequences, originally published a few years ago, now updated with several changes.