Chapter 147

"I did, but it's because you surprised me with it. I didn't think I could have this choice again and suddenly I was offered something that I thought I wanted. I didn't even really think before I said yes."

He nodded but said nothing.

Charles was tired of making the first move, always chasing Rosabella.

This time he wants to hear something from her.

She sighed, her brown eyes tired.

"You think I'd leave anyway if you weren't shot? That's what everyone thinks, maybe even Fanny."

He kept his face neutral.

"Isn't that the truth?"

"No, that's not true." She frowned at the window, her cheeks flushed with emotion.

"You know that moment we were in that hotel room, when Archibald was about to kill you, that I didn't want to lose you. I know that, but I still don't want to admit it to anyone. I was stupid and I'm the same wretched Rosabella as ever. And once I've agreed to your offer, I'm too proud to tell you that I don't even want my stupid freedom, I don't want to leave you, don't want my ol