“That, I cannot tell you. What I do know is that Lord Ledford did not know about the effects of a neglected bond. His panic over your well-being and how distraught he was when he learnt the cause of your illness cannot be faked. Even if it could—I went to school with your husband. I’ve seen him in plays and, let me tell you, he has no talent for the theatre.” Milan closed his eyes, shaking his head again. None of what she was saying made sense. It just didn’t.
