Chapter 1120

• A few days later, she had calmed down. Her husband had not approached her since, and she began to relax, hoping that he would continue to find amusement among the various maids.
• She had taken to riding, the fresh air and the exercise tiring her out so that she slept soundly at night.
• One day, she returned from her customary ride, her muscles aching pleasantly. The summer day had been warm, and she had gone straight to her room to change, still wearing her leather riding gloves and carrying her crop. As she opened the door, she heard noises from within, and her heart sank within her, knowing what she would find.