Dexie was trying to organize her thoughts and calm down when Luke apologized to her. This surprised her.

It had never occurred to her that a haughty man like him would realize he had offended her and even apologize to her.

She had calculated that, after he had taken advantage of her, he would tell her she should consider herself lucky he will be intimate with her. Then he would look at her with compassion.

“I’m glad Mr. Huxley Dawson has realized his actions have been offensive. I hope this ...