![]() ![]() He had said that he loved her.ĭespite every accusation she had flung at him, she knew she loved him and even understood why he'd behaved as he had. The duke had said that he loved her even when she had abused him and claimed to hate him. Her embroidery slid off her lap and she stared down at her hands. She had no claim on him after her unforgivable display of temper, yet she missed him more than she could ever have imagined. Whatever Michael's reasons for sending her the note, the duke's return was a matter of indifference to her. She was glad Michael had found such superior employment, but was quietly furious at his choice of employer. Elizabeth stuffed the letter back into her pocket. In it, a treacherous Michael informed her that he had taken over as the duke's secretary, and that the duke would be out of town for the foreseeable future. She slid her hand into her pocket and retrieved the note that had been delivered to her four weeks previously. Unwanted memories of her busy days and nights at Delamere House flooded her mind. ![]()
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