So, Richard thought the same as the Baker family— I was just someone holding him back. I guess he must have had complaints for a while. Otherwise, such hurtful words wouldn't have come out so easily.

Yet a bitter smile tugged at my lips. ‘Yes, I was a fool. I shouldn't have hoped he would save me.’

Jason clapped his hands. "As expected from Mr. Blackwood—knows when to take it and when to leave it."

"Richard—" Cecilia shrank in Richard's arms. "My leg hurts so ...