Page 73 of Her Infuriating Duke

“And yet, you asked, despite knowing what my answer was going to be.”

“Because I had hoped you had come to your senses.”

“How funny. I was hoping the same thing of you.”

He crossed his arms. “There is nothing for me to come to my senses about. You know my thoughts on the matter. We’ve already been over this.”

“Yes, yes, I am aware of your views. Still, you must admit the pair of you have grown rather chummy.”

“Chummy?”

“Well, what would you call it?”

“We’ve had a few conversations, nothing more.”

“But those conversations have been pleasant. Dare I say it, but I would go as far as to wager that you have enjoyed her company!”

“Your point?”

She beamed. “My point is that you don’t deny it!”

“I ask again, your point?”

“My point is, that’s unusual for you—with people in general but especially with women.”

“Felicity, mind what you are implying.”

“I’m not implying anything. I would be outright stating something if you would let me, but you won’t, so I am simply talking as I see fit.”

“And you should really stop that before you say something you regret.”

“But I’m not going to say something I regret. I stand by everything I have said. I think we both know you’re starting to have doubts about how sure you were you would never marry.”

Christopher chuckled. “I don’t. I stand by everything I have said all those years ago. Nothing here changes anything.”

“Are you sure about that?” he eyes wandered to Amber.

“Of course I’m sure. Give it time, and it will prove me right. It always does.”

“When has it ever proven you right before?”

“As I said, every single time.”

“Really? Because I can’t think of a single example.”

“Give it time, and I’m sure you will.”

“Somehow I doubt that.”

Christopher scoffed. “Is that all you wanted to say?”

“No,” Felicity replied. “I wanted to ask if you were going to go over and speak with her.”

He shook his head. “No, I can’t. Not right now.”

“Why not?”

“It would cause a lot of problems for her if I did.”

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