While Emma was getting home alone, she had plenty of time to analyze the ill-fated conversation with Alex, and soon she realized what had happened. Bell often told her about Alex's first appearance in the world; Emma also knew that he was still hunted for his title and wealth. Undoubtedly, women, eager to get him for this reason, were disgusting to him.
In the end, when Alex asked that she was inspired by the offer to marry, Emma gave the most unfortunate answer that one could think of.
But just because she understood Alex's reaction, Emma decided that she would not forgive him for his haste. He should not have condemned her without having understood anything, and did not dare to come to such an unflattering conclusion about her. Alas, before it seemed to her that their relationship was
