Chapter Twenty Seven

Maximillian

Edwina possessed an elusive quality that puzzled me. Initially, I pondered whether her beauty or sharp mind was the source of intrigue, but I eventually understood that it was her heart that held an irresistible allure, drawing me in like a moth to a flame.

Despite having dated numerous women, none held my attention outside their presence. Edwina, however, was an exception, prompting her sisters to observe my preference for her company over theirs, leading them to question me about it.

"Do you like Edwina?" Esther asked me.

"Like her?" I feigned ignorance. "What do you mean?"

"Forgive me for saying this, but don't play dumb with me." Esther remarked. "Evelyn and I have noticed the closeness between you and Edwina. It's even more than the one she shares with Steven. Is something going on between you two?"

"Like what?" Confusion furrowed my brows.

"Justice!" Esther groaned. "Stop doing that."

I laughed. "Doing what?" Though I understood her question, there was no way I'd di