I rolled my eyes but nearly smiled. “Thank goodness for that.” My eyes flickered back to where Abi and Gilbert were standing, pressed even closer together. “Did he pine the entire time you two were away?”
“Oh, yes,” Piers said, nodding sagely. His eyes flashed as he grinned, clearly pleased to discuss it with someone. The urge to gossip and having no outlet while traveling must have killed him. “Poor thing nearly perished of loneliness,” he replied, loud enough that the other two could overhear us. “I’m glad, for one, that I tie myself to no woman or man. How boring life would be if I didn’t have a bit of variety!”
Gilbert shot his twin a dark look before touching Abi’s elbow and motioning toward the house. Obviously, he didn’t want an audience for whatever he had to say.
I gave Abi a b
