The Day of the Duchess (Scandal & Scoundrel, #3)

by Sarah MacLean

“Is it simply that you refuse to be honest with us? Or because you refuse to be honest with yourself?” There were things that only sisters could say. Ways only sisters could make a woman rage. “I’ve never not been honest with you.” “What utter swill,” Sophie scoffed. “You left us. Without a word. What was honest in that? You lost yourself, Sera. You were in mourning for the man you loved and the child you lost. And you threw everything away. Including us. And I was inclined to be understanding. But now—it’s time for you to see that you do yourself a disservice. Lord knows I’ve never had much love for Haven, but the man adores you, and he is willing to give you anything you wish. Anything you require. Though right now I cannot imagine why.” Sera sat back on her seat. “Oof. That was a bit harsh,” Seline said quietly. “Well, perhaps she needed to hear it,” Sophie snapped. “I didn’t, as a matter of fact. Because it isn’t true.” Sophie raised a brow as Sera went on. “I asked him for one thing. A divorce. My freedom. His as well, I might add, and he hasn’t given me that.” “Perhaps he won’t give it to you because you have some kind of bizarre fantasy of what freedom is.” Sera narrowed her gaze on her sister. “And I suppose you know?” “I do, as a matter of fact,” Sophie said as the carriage stopped. She smoothed her skirts and her hair as a liveried footman approached to open the door. She looked to Sera before she took his hand and stepped down from the block. Turning back, she s...