Chapter 294



In the unseen corners of his world, I couldn't help but wonder if Herschel also reveled in such exquisite care.

Ever so restless, my mind darted to a myriad of thoughts next.

"Come, have a seat," Lord beckoned.

I approached, and the young ladies were at my service immediately, pouring coffee with meticulous attention.

Unaccustomed to such pampering, I figured, 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do.'

"Unmarried, I presume?" Lord inquired, sipping his tea.

I smiled. "Correct."

He chuckled. "And when will you join Herschel's family?"

I was surprised to find out that Lord didn't know about my breakup with Conrad and that Allen had once considered me as potential wife material.

I couldn't help but wonder if Lord would have been shocked out of his wits if I had shown up last time as Allen's fiancée.

not," I responded

smiled and asked,

he knew without my saying that not marrying into the Wagner family meant

I left

to someone of Lord's standing, the

partner are you seeking?" he circled my personal

of his intentions, I answered

Lord smiled, lightly tapping his

press further while my patience thinned. I

head. "Doesn't ring

sank. Hastily, I took a contract from my bag, tucked within my

at it before

to Herschel? Or is it about questioning whether my father's accident linked to this

over

to secure it?'

pondered.

phrased it, all paths led to suspicion toward Herschel. And Herschel, who cherished me so, as

silence amused Lord. "My dear, there's a saying among lovers.

As Lord set

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