บท 152: Argument

Leland chuckled at that question and kissed her forehead. "No. I would have chosen to continue playing the role of a bachelor duke that is a keen businessman. No woman would pay attention to me because they believe I am disfigured anyway."

"That is true…" Sophie felt a bit pleased to hear her husband say that. She grabbed his hand and squeezed it lovingly. "So from what you've told me so far is that you mean to say that I will finally be attending these noble parties with you?"

Leland raised a brow and actually wanted his mate to stay at home, but he smiled and nodded. "I would have preferred to keep you to myself, but I believe that when people see you, my ruse as a nobility from Frisia will be maintained well."

"These people will probably think I married you for wealth…" Sophie suddenly said with a sigh. "You came from Frisia and married a woman here in Riga."