Chapter 28

• Anna wanted to deny it. She wanted to give the impression that all was well. Isn't that what a newly, happily married woman would do? A woman lucky enough to be married to the Duke of Springbrook should be overjoyed. What could she possibly have to be worried about? It wasn't like she could tell Collins anything even if she wanted to, so Anna shook her head and managed another smile she was sure didn't reach her eyes.
• “I'm fine,” she told him, “Just getting used to my new life as a married woman I guess,”
• But Collins obviously knew her too well and he didn't look convinced, “And where is your husband tonight?” he pressed,