Chapter 206: Lock the Door (R18)

Clumsily, Leonor fell to the floor as she pushed herself off of Desmond and tried to get herself into a more appropriate position considering they were in someone else's house and it was the middle of the day. 

The maid was such a professional she didn't even hardly acknowledge the duchess having fallen to the floor, considering the duke was quick to help her back onto the couch and straighten out her skirts. 

"Forgive the interruption, your graces," the maid said, not missing a beat. "Marquess Herbert wanted me to alert his guests that he will be staying with the marchioness for the afternoon. She's sick to her stomach today. He plans to join you for dinner and he begs for your forgiveness, saying that the entire estate is yours to use however you please." 

Leonor softly cleared her throat. 

"Please be sure to tell him it's water under the bridge," Desmond spoke first. "I won't fault a man for taking care of his sick wife."