“It’s just as we suspected.” Miss Mountbatten grinned. “The so-called monster is merely misunderstood.” “If you want to know my opinion . . .” Emma began. “I don’t,” he muttered. “I don’t think he’s a monster at all,” she finished. “In fact, I heard that he stopped by a foundling home with great sacks of sweets, and that they mobbed him with hugs and kisses. I suspect that will be in the broadsheets tomorrow.” “I suspect,” he said through a tight smile, “there will be a story of a duchess and her three accomplices jailed for slander.” After a brief pause, the four ladies broke into
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