In her haste, Grace wanted to drag Sophia into this, but the words caught in her throat.

Looking up, she met William's gaze, which made her whole body tremble.

She couldn't say it - it would reveal too much, and her father would discover everything she'd done.

James showed his displeasure, "Continue!"

Grace, still caught in William's stare, was forced to say, "It was my fault."

Grace had hoped to make James suspicious of ...