Alex sighed. If Emma had waited at least three more days, all these troubles would certainly have been avoided.
"However," Emma concluded futilely, "I do not think that I would have had the courage to make you an offer if I did not need money for Ned."
Alex sat on the bed next to Emma and took her hand.
"I hope you understand why I did this." He stroked her hand gently. "All my adult life, women, dreaming of money and title, hunted me. When you said that you needed money, I just exploded, not knowing why you needed it."
- Probably, it was, but ... How could you think of me like that! Emma gave him a pained look.
Alex looked away, unable to think up words that would express his remorse.
The silence became unbearable, and at last Emma sadly said:
"You should have trusted me more."
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