CHAPTER TENNovella looked at Sir Edward – her head reeling from what she had just heard him say.
She desperately wanted to answer him, but no sound came out of her mouth.
With so many mixed emotions taking hold of her, she did not know how to reply.
Sir Edward, sensing her discomfiture, pulled back from her.
His face fell and his eyes looked wistful as he said,
“I do not expect your answer now – I have been a trifle hasty. I can see that.”
Novella suddenly feared that she would lose him and everything that was good and hopeful in her life.
Grasping his shoulders, she looked up at him, her eyes full of love and sincerity.
“No, no!” she cried, feeling that happiness was about to slip from her fingers, “I love you too. I will become your wife. No matter what happens, this I promise yo
