Chapter 52: Bring A Girl Home

“You make it sound like there are birth secrets and controversies that can bring down dynasties,” Sarah scoffed. She had lost some of her curiosity because of how seriously William had responded. If he didn’t want to tell her, it was with good reason. There was no need to badger him on gossipy drivel. “What makes you think it isn’t?” William asked with an arched brow. “Is this the moment you reveal to me that you are not your father’s son and there is a mysterious heir waiting to take over in your place? That you will be left destitute and I will have to take care of you for the rest of your life?” Sarah joked, pulling in all the plot points from some of the famous stories she had heard of recently. “No, I am my father’s only son. As far as I know. But would you leave if I was cast away?” Sarah shrugged. “I didn’t pick you out of a crowd because you were rich, so… why should I?” Sarah countered. William glanced over at her with an arched brow. “Why did you pick me?” Apart from t