Cassandra stared at the mirror intently, facing on the side so she could look at her stomach more—flat from the corset and the absence of life that was there just a month ago. It still pains her just thinking of it. When she badly needed Barkis in those depressing weeks, he was always gone and when he’s in the house, he refuses to talk it out. He was not the only one who lost the dear child so was she. And whatever could she have possibly done? She wanted that child as much as he does—well now, she’s not really certain if he wants a child from her since Amelia is back already.
But she refuses to be neglected now.
She is still his wife!
She came down with a practiced smile and dressed better than what she usually wears for this night. It is a special night for Barkis and she does not w
