Scoundrel With A Noble Heart
"That's a well-rehearsed tale, milord, but a touch far-fetched. Still, I won't hold it against you. Good intentions, I'm sure. Come in, come in. Let's see what I can manage."
Jacob instantly fell to a stunned silence, ashamed to be called out in a lie. The woman's gaze softened, the smile now genuine. "Actually," she chuckled, "your little story wasn't bad. Except for the sibling bit. You two look more like..." she trailed off, her eyes twinkling. "Well, let's just say you make a striking pair."
Marguerite blurted out, a touch of panic in her voice, "No, ma'am! There's been a misunderstanding. We're not related, but we're not...together either. We're simply traveling companions. How on eart
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