CHAPTER NINEMrs. Winston was naturally mortified that Madelina had caused such a stir at the table, but she did not wish to compound the drama by chasing after her.
The Duke was equally determined to act as if her flight was perfectly innocent, explaining to all and sundry that she had suddenly felt a little faint and had gone to take some air.
De Burge listened with a grim expression and his eyes strayed to the door as if he was inclined to follow suit.
Lady Bamber, however, did not believe the Duke’s explanation.
Having made sure that her guests were served with the next course, she quietly placed her napkin on the table and slipped from the dining hall.
She found Madelina curled up on a chaise longue in a room set aside for the ladies, face hidden in the crook of her arm.
“What’s
