Today, listening to Lucian, Ashley finally managed to find the words that had eluded her from the beginning.
All those things he had made her do and acquire — like getting a diploma — were unnecessary for Dominion. Other conclusions had crossed her mind, like perhaps Lucian was ashamed that his wife and the madam of Dominion was illiterate.
That was why he had been pushing her so hard.
In this lifetime, it was the same… although he hadn't forced her yet. But she knew he would, eventually.
Now, that question that had always lingered at the back of her mind resurfaced. Finally, she could put the right words to it.
I thought it was just who he is, Ashley thought. That he fixes things before they become a problem.
However, it was becoming clear to her that it wasn't as simple as that anymore. If anything, it didn't look like a mere habit.
I might be wrong, she told herself. But he does… sound desperate.
If one just paid close attention.
