Chapter 23 He Set the Rules

• Kate remained silent, simply embracing Eric tightly, gradually calming the emotions swirling within her. Eric stood still, allowing her to hold onto him for ten minutes.
• Throughout this time, Summer Estate fell into silence, with the servants stealing glances at the embracing pair before quickly averting their eyes.
• Only when Kate composed herself and released him did Eric softly inquire, "What's the matter?"