However,Bridgertonseason 3’s endingsees Penelope and Colin have a son.
Another element inAn Offer From a Gentlemaninspired by the classic tale is Mrs. Gibbons' role in Sophies life.
Mrs. Gibbons ensures Sophie goes to the Bridgerton masquerade ball where she meets the man who becomes her husband.
Benedict’s story takes a slightly different route.
After Sophie leaves the ball, Benedict tries to find her but fails.
Thetime jump inBridgertonseason 4 is neededas it will be significant for Benedict’s character arc.
However, he ends their relationship when she wants them to be monogamous.
The time jump in season 4 will allow Benedict to still explore his sexuality.
Yet having a minor role in Benedict’s season could actually be a good thing for Lady Danbury.
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Unfortunately, Edmund died when Violet was pregnant with their youngest.
Several years after losing her husband, Violet finally tells Lady Danbury that she might want companionship again.
Anthony marries Kate and, in the books, Eloise marries Sir Phillip Crane (Chris Fulton).
Sophie fends for herself until she once again meets Benedict, who saves her from being sexually assaulted.
He offers to find another job for her, which is how she finds herself working for his mother.
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