And in order to not trouble him, like a fool, she kept silent, allowing Rosie Wood to trample over her and flaunt her pride.
Her not mentioning it didn't mean she didn't care.
Only she knew how embarrassed she was that night.
She understood his situation; the Dales Clan had issues, and since the Dales Family needed to rely on the Wood Family, how could he offend the Dales Family's savior just for a junior like her?
Moreover, although Rosie Wood was a bit willful, she was a true beauty. Even though it was a business marriage, the man was handsome and the woman was pretty; who could be sure they didn't like each other?
She understood all these reasons.
But her heart still felt cold.
"Scarlett." Out of instinct, Henry Dales grabbed her hand.
His mind was blank, not even sure what he wanted to say or should say.
But his body had already acted first.
The disappointment and pain in her eyes pierced him deeply, filling him with profound fear.
