Chapter 222

Emmeline nodded her head, examining Yuna’s features carefully. She didn’t detect any hatred in the other woman’s eyes, which seemed a good sign. “But that doesn’t mean you aren’t upset about what happened!”

As soon as she finished dressing, Yuna snatched up her coat from the hook. “I’m not as disturbed by the kiss itself as I am by his apparent enjoyment of it.”

Emmeline clutched her clothes to her chest, watching as Yuna nonchalantly shrugged into her coat. “I wouldn’t be so bothered if I sensed his aversion to kissing another woman right in front of me. But he’s a man who loves new experiences, as he said. Who am I to try changing his nature?”

Feeling provoked by Yuna speaking about Zavian as if she were innocent, Emmeline retorted, “Maybe he just wants to make you jealous.”

Yuna turned towards her, hope flickering in her eyes. “You really think so?”

Relieved that Yuna didn’t seem to suspect her, Emmeline had to pretend to take her side to protect her