Chapter 39
“May I ask you to escort me?” Chloe asked.
“Certainly, my lady,” Marguerite responded with a nod.
“You need not fret over any potential disagreements between the government and the royal family.” Chloe’s smile held a trace of bitterness, causing the maid to falter, unsure of how to respond. Indeed, alliances were preferable to prevent unnecessary quarrels. However, it had dawned on Chloe that she had no reason to endure public humiliation or endanger her life merely because she had wed a duke.
“My lady, forgive my boldness, but could the incident at the lake have been…”
“It was a regrettable accident, Marguerite,” Chloe interrupted. “If there’s any confusion among the staff, I trust you to set it straight.”
