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“As am I.”
“I know we haven’t spoken of it since that day on the beach, but I will support your decision if you decide to go to the peninsula.”
“You will?”
She nodded. “I may have unwittingly married a spy, but that doesn’t mean I will stand in the way of your duty to this country.”
“I could be gone for months, or even years.”
“I am well aware.”
“But you would still allow me to go?”
Emmeline offered him a tender smile. “I trust you completely,” she said, “and I would do anything to ensure your happiness.”
He stared at her in amazement. “What did I do to deserve you?” he asked.
“I believe you married me and saved me from a loveless marriage,” she teased.
“That was the best decision I have ever made.”
The coach came to a stop in front of Hawthorne House, and it was only a moment before the footman opened the door.
After he stepped out, Oliver reached back to assist Emmeline out of the coach. Then, he took her hand and pulled it into the crook of his arm.
They walked towards the door, which was promptly opened by the butler.
“Good afternoon, milord,” Pratt greeted as he stepped back to allow them entry.
When they stepped into the entry hall, Oliver said, “My wife would like a bath after our long journey.”
Pratt tipped his head. “I shall see to it.”
“Thank you, Pratt,” he acknowledged.
“That was rather thoughtful of you, Husband,” Emmeline said as the butler walked off.
Before he could respond, Jane’s voice echoed off the high ceiling. “Emmeline!” she exclaimed as she hurried down the stairs.
Jane approached Emmeline and embraced her. “You have finally returned!”
“I told you that I would,” Emmeline replied.
“I must admit that I had my doubts,” Jane said as she stepped back.
“Why was that?”
Jane glanced at Oliver. “Because my brother can be a dunderhead sometimes.”
Emmeline giggled. “That is terrible of you to say.”
Oliver spoke up. “For once, I agree with Jane,” he said. “I shouldn’t have let you go in the first place, at least not without a fight.”
“I think it worked out for the best,” Emmeline commented.
“That it did.” Oliver smiled. “I realized how deeply and utterly in love I am with you.”
Emmeline returned his smile. “I love you, as well.”
