Chapter 46

“Mother, why on earth would you say that? I was being insensitive earlier. I need to settle down. Father sees Marconi as the perfect husband for me. He knows better, and I know he always wants the best for—”

“I understand your concern, Mother, but I’m happy with it.” She gave Pearl a reassuring look with a smile.

“Okay? Now, I have a lot to do. I need to pick a dress.”

“I will see you soon then. Take care,” Pearl said and left.

Antonia knew pretty well how to persuade and trick her mother. She was a loving soul, and little sweet words touched the depth of her heart. Earl might have noticed that and used it to his advantage—marrying her.

All Antonia said to her were plain lies, lies from the pit of hell. She was never happy with the alliance and never would be. All her father wanted was to get her married to Marconi and then the inheritance would all be hers, right? Easy. There were no stated words about how long the marriage was supposed to last, nor an