Edward continued to smile as Angelica remained silent. He could see that she was trying to contemplate her options considering what he just asked her.
Edward could see why Ian decided to choose her as his wife. Not only was she intelligent, swift and cautious, but she was also very beautiful, and to him, she had a very good heart.
"Do you think that I am a spy?" he suddenly asked.
Angelica's frown deepened, she did not know if the expression on her face was so easy to read or if Edward was not as clueless as he seemed to be.
"Do not frown like that, it is a valid question, do you think that I am a spy?" he asked again.
"Well, if you think that then maybe it is your own guilty conscience, Lord Edward," Angelica replied.
Edward laughed, "I am very guilt-free, my dear Angelica. I am only asking because it seems to be the reason why you are uncomfortable with me.".
"A woman must not be quick to be comfortable with any man, Lord Edward," she replied.
