Katherine’s expression suddenly became awkward. Five years ago, Charles had given her a handkerchief, an action that had made her feel quite embarrassed. In her eyes, Charles was like a deity who could satisfy all her wishes. For this reason alone, she had confessed her love to him and expressed her desire to become his wife.
She had been waiting ever since for that day to come. The fact that he did not publicize their relationship didn’t worry her at all. Apart from Katherine there never were any other women in his life, hence the lack of public affection was never too much of a problem. Only now did she begin to doubt his intentions. Why had he offered her a stupid handkerchief when all she wanted was some affection? If that was the best he could come up with, his feeling for her had pr
