"Did you truly think you could steal the man I wanted to marry and then I would trust you as I once did? You have hurt me, and even worse, you have come here with accusations about my father. I don't want to see you," Iris said, turning her back to Eloise.
Eloise's smile carried disappointment. She knew better than to expect Iris to believe her right away.
"I know I have done you wrong by going to Lord Hawthorne. I shall forever have to apologise to you for it, but I speak the truth about my father. He is gone, and soon, you will see your father fight for what is mine," said Eloise.
"I have done you wrong only when it comes to Lord Hawthorne. Please watch for the signs about my father's home and all his possessions. I will gather my belongings so I do not disturb you," Eloise said, moving to find her bag.
Iris slowly turned to look at Eloise.
Was Eloise truly going to leave?
Where would she go when her family was here?
