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Chapter 54 - A scheming partner

I swallow, trying to calm down my breathing.

«I'd like to believe you, my dear,» the Duke mumbles, turning his head away from me. His tone is so casual as if we're talking about some trivial decision. Maybe, for him, it is minor.

«I really didn't betray you,» I repeat, walking to my husband. Before I can grab his arm, though, he steps away. He turned his back on me, so I don't know if he did it on purpose. He just moved forward, evading my fingers in a split moment.

«Can you prove it?» he mumbles, pouring himself a cup of wine.

How am I supposed to prove something I haven't done?

I was starting to believe that it was over, that the Duke wouldn't doubt me at every step.

«I don't know how to prove it,» I stutter.

My voice is shaken, and my fingers are trembling. I finally reach the Duke's shirt, and I pull. My knees lose their stability, and I fall down.

«But I didn't do it,» I repeat. «I'm not that stupid! Why would I risk my life?»

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