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?

for over three months now. When a noble man marries, especially one that has property and a title he

the house, one whose duty it is to run the home and some aspects

did not introduce me as the lady of the house.

problem..." Roland started but

two..." she raised a finger and shook her head, "No, three of you because

twisted his face, appearing to be significantly

I don’t know where I stand as your wife, even if I did tell you you would not believe me or worse you would dismiss my

brow furrowed. "What do

my words. I told you to keep a distance right from the day you returned with her but did you listen?

still dark outside and yet you sneaked out of our bed like a thief to

condition had worsened overnight and she was at death’s door." he loudly defended

at death’s door?" Sigrid

shame because Emmah had not been at death’s door. She was coughing blood and she had a fever but other than that no sign of

"No." he admitted reluctantly.

but before he could use it as a balm to soothe his

"What did she want?"

share what Emmah

question them so will you be answering my question or do I have to pay a few

already knew what Emmah wanted, she just needed Roland to

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