"Not you too…" she whispered in utter, disappointed disbelief at the realization that, just like Deven, Claire, who had been her friend since childhood and knew her better than anyone else, had gone against her as well.
She was so stunned that when she finally recovered from it, the only thought in her mind was to shake her maidservant.
"Not you too! How could you?!" she shouted, grabbing Claire by the shoulders. She shook her hard and screamed for her to tell them the truth, to tell them it was Deven she had gone to meet. But no matter how much she begged, Claire only cried out, "I am telling the truth! You went out to meet men! You ordered me not to tell anyone and whispered to me many indecent things you do out at night when you return!"
