I still cannot account for how we came to quarrel about it when we did. We had been home several days before deciding it was time to attend court again. We both needed to show ourselves, as a reminder that our skills were available once more. Lucia’s jewellery had a strong following of patrons there now, so, when Raphael could attract commissions again, their trade should prosper more than ever. We were both dressed in our finery when I spoke without thought. I tugged at my damson satin bodice. ‘This gown is still a little tight. I’d imagined it would fit me comfortably by now–’
He laughed, shaking his head. ‘For the love of Christ, Susannah, we both know you’re with child again. I know it’s not what either of us wanted but it’s happened, so we must accept it.’
Rage exploded inside me. ‘
