Chapter 28. Cuckolded

Toby’s smile turned forced, he stared at the man in the wheelchair before him, wondering if he was truly as severely ill as he appeared to be.

Jane pushed the wheelchair into the house, giving an aloof snort as she passed Toby. He clenched his jaw. One day, he swore he would see that woman broken before him…

There was a maid in the living room when they entered, she let out a cry of alarm when she saw Ethan’s burn scars, turning tail and fleeing.

Jane scoffed, turning to Toby she said, “What a large and important family the Harringtons are. I’ve never seen a servant behave like this before, how enlightening”.

Her sarcasm was not lost on Toby, he laughed good naturedly.

“Don’t mind her sister-in-law, she’s new and isn’t quite used to the rules yet. You on the other hand, sound like you know your courtesies. In that case, go make me a cup of tea. Let me sample the kitchen skills of my sister-in-law…”

As he spoke, Toby leered at her openly, as i