"Ladies around the town must know he isn't at my side and think this would slip by me. I truly believe they have a talent to sense when to trouble me," Penelope said, unable to ignore the letter.
"I think there is a possibility. Come with me," Alessandra said, offering her hand to Penelope. "Rue and Julie will be joining us, as well as Ally. They will take your mind off what has occurred. Do not think of it."
"I don't understand how you could be so calm," said Penelope.
"There was a time when I hated it, but I have been married to your father for a long time to not notice it. He speaks of being annoyed that men try to get close to me despite knowing I am a married woman. I do not see it," Alessandra said, but she didn't doubt it happened.
"Tyrion might experience seeing other men try to get close to you. You've already been courted by someone while you are married. You cannot expect that everyone around you will respect your marriage as you respect it."
