Chapter 111: Maybe we should divorce.

At the Vale, inside Roland’s study he and Sigrid sat face to face eyeing each other with uncertainty in their eyes. It was time for the second face off, and this time there were not other parties to intervene in the conversation.

They were still waiting for complete privacy in order to begin which was hindered by Roland’s butler Charles who was poring him a glass of wine. He was moving slow as if they had all the time in the world.

When he finally put the glass down in front of Roland, he could not resist making a comment.

"Day drinking eh, your highness." he said, with humor in his voice and yet he shot Sigrid a glance that was the opposite of humor for it was accusing. He thought Roland was day drinking because of something Sigrid had said or done.

"Thank you Charles, you may be excused." Roland responded.

His voice carried a sternness which Charles detected and he realized that it was not the time for jokes.

"Sigrid, why did you hide the danger threatening our lives from me?" He questioned her as soon as the door clicked shut.

His voice which a mix of confusion and frustration echoed through the study.

She lowered her head and started to chuckle deeply, the sound held a hint of sorrow and amusement. Sigrid raise her head and responded, "Take a look at where we are Roland, couldn’t the answer be more obvious?"

He looked around, confused by her words, was she referring to his study?

a noble man marries, especially one that has

their is a lady of the house, one whose duty it is to run the home and some aspects of his business. Have you done that

as the lady of the house. When you were gone, your barrister would show up and update butler

problem..." Roland started but Sigrid would

you returned, the two..." she raised a finger and

face, appearing to be

this secret. I don’t know where I stand

brow furrowed. "What do you

my worried and thoughts on Emmah, but you ignored my words. I told you to keep a distance right from the day you returned with her but did you listen? Don’t

dark outside

worsened overnight and she was at

was she at death’s door?"

had not been at death’s door. She was coughing blood and she had a fever but other than

"No." he admitted reluctantly.

as a balm

"What did she want?"

share what Emmah had requested because it would prove Sigrid

answering my question or do I have to pay a few gold coins for information?"

needed Roland to admit it with

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