Chapter 29

Charles wore a grim expression. I turned my face away so he wouldn't see. Of course, Lilith had no idea about the baby. But she came around so often, so I could say whatever I wanted to pin it on her. "I've got nothing to do with Lilith," Charles said. "I was just furious that you deceived me. That's why I set up the banquet and spread the rumor about getting engaged to her." Charles gently touched my cheek, and the look in his eyes was full of unmistakable affection. "I kept waiting for you these last few days. I thought if you came and begged, maybe I'd forgive you. But you didn't. "I couldn't be sure if there was any place for me in your heart, or if you only loved your dead husband. I was waiting to see if you'd show up tonight." He paused for a moment, then continued, "But when you finally came, you were with Horace. Shay, at that moment, I was so jealous that I wanted to kill him! "Shay, you should've told me earlier. I'm so sorry… It's my fault. I caused you to lose our ba