Chapter 7

I asked, "Then why were you crying just now?"

Nora looked stunned.

I went on, "Why are you crying about him calling off the engagement?"

Nora's expression shifted. She opened her mouth, but couldn't say a thing.

I looked at her and smiled. "Nora, you're a smart girl. But you forgot one thing."

Nora's eyes flickered.

I leaned in, lowering my voice so only Nora could hear. "Nothing stays hidden forever."

Her face went pale.

As I turned to leave the front hall, I could still hear my father's furious shouts and Arthur's attempts to defend himself.

I didn't look…