Chapter 125. All That Gossip

"I'm going to try to sleep in that dreadful room. I'll see you two later." Patrick grumbled before he left into his own room. Doris made sure it was locked before she turned to face William.

He unbuttoned his shabby coat and slid out of it. She never imagined him as a peasant boy, but that's what he looked like. With the dark stubble on his chin and dirty clothes, he looked like a rogue and it sent her heart into a dangerous beat. He was so handsome, even as messy as he was. He watched her with a slight lift of his brow.

"Is something wrong?" He asked. His deep voice sent shivers down her spine. Of course something was wrong-everything was wrong and she didn't know how to fix it.

"No. It's just cold." She whispered. She dug through her bag for an oversized sweater before she disappeared in the bathroom. She did not want any conversation with him. None, just sleep. No touching, nothing.

When she came out, he was in bed with his shirt off and back to her. She