She wanted to wear the cross in front of John, perhaps for John. But not until this moment, did she realize what message she might be sending to the man now gazing at her. And, she realized, it was a message she wanted to send. “Your father’s gift was generous.” “You wear it very well,” John said. “I’ve never been more pleased to see a representation of my family.” “I’m grateful for such a gift.” “Is that why you’re wearing it then, because of my father?” Louise was truly called out. But she didn’t mind. “The Duke might have given it to me, but I’m wearing it because I thought you might
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