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Elizabeth nodded. “I do not want Irene to be harmed by the scandal.”
“She will not be.” Rhys kissed her hand again. “I will see to it.”
“Thank you, Rhys.” She smiled. “And we can marry in three days.” Elizabeth was glad he proposed to her instead of assuming she had no choice. She did not have a choice, but he treated her as one would an equal.
“Good.” His tone changed suddenly, and he slowly released her hand, his eyes concealing his thoughts. “Before we marry, is there anything you wish to tell me?”
Her heart sank. “I…I am unsure I understand you, Rhys.”
“I am sure you do. Is there anything you are keeping from me?”
Oh, God! He knows!Her hand immediately went to her stomach while her heart threatened to beat a hole out of her chest.
