Chapter 28

Anna wanted to deny it. She wanted to give the impression that all was well. Isn't that what a newly, happily married woman would do? A woman lucky enough to be married to the Duke of Springbrook should be overjoyed. What could she possibly have to be worried about? It wasn't like she could tell Collins anything even if she wanted to, so Anna shook her head and managed another smile she was sure didn't reach her eyes.

“I'm fine,” she told him, “Just getting used to my new life as a married woman I guess,”

But Collins obviously knew her too well and he didn't look convinced, “And where is your husband tonight?” he pressed,

Anna sighed at the mention of Cedric, avoiding Collins' questioning gaze and focusing instead on the glass on the counter. “I already told you that I don't want to talk about him”

“Why not?”

“Because I don't want to,” Anna replied, “That's the reason why I came here in the first place. To take a break from the Duke and from Haerton s