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?

"I have been here at the Vale for over three months now. When a noble man marries, especially

one whose duty it is to run

the house. When you were gone, your barrister

not a major problem..." Roland started but Sigrid would

to everyone." She scoffed, "You got rid of your horses so that she could raise cattle and chicken. If I had not meddled in things when you returned, the two..." she raised a finger and shook her head, "No, three of you because Benjamin would be there too. You three

appearing to be significantly

don’t know

brow furrowed. "What do you

my words. I told you to keep a distance right from the day you returned with her but did you listen? Don’t think I am not aware that you visited her

threw her hands up in frustration. "It was dawn Roland, hell it was still dark outside and

overnight and she was at death’s door." he loudly defended himself.

death’s door?" Sigrid

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

"No." he admitted reluctantly.

of wine but before he could use it as a balm to soothe his turbulent feelings, Sigrid asked

"What did she want?"

what Emmah had requested because

for her and question them so will you be answering my question

knew what Emmah wanted, she just needed Roland to admit

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