Chapter 10 The Weight Of Choices

• The morning arrived with an air of anticipation, though Sophia couldn’t pinpoint why. As she dressed for the day, a sense of unease settled over her. Something was shifting in the atmosphere of Blackwood Manor, though she couldn’t yet discern what it was.
• Adrian had been uncharacteristically quiet since their conversation in the conservatory. His vulnerability had taken her by surprise, but it also left her with questions. Could she trust him to follow through on his promises? And what would it mean for their marriage if he didn’t?
• After breakfast, she wandered into the library, hoping the familiar comfort of books and the crackling fireplace would help ease her thoughts. She was leafing through a historical romance when the sound of a throat clearing startled her.