Chapter 275
"It did involve you even if you weren’t there. I was trying to keep my general out of your mess which I am sure he was pulled further into. You had the brothel owner showing up at the camp questioning Zayne. That was nothing we came to do," said Lucy.
Rose wasn’t taking responsibility since she hadn’t run away from the brothel with Zayne for Graham to go to the camp. Many were too scared to steal from Graham so he must have thought it was one of the soldiers who took her.
Lucy was reminded of Catherine’s presence in the carriage. "Forgive me, Lady Hamilton."
"You are excused. We may all speak freely here but you must remember that it is two Lady Hamiltons present in the carriage. You can not put what Zayne did onto Rose. Though it might have something to do with Rose it was his decision. Have you ever considered there was something more?" Catherine asked
"I know you loved my son," Catherine said, earning a surprised look from Lucy. "It was easy to notice. Many thought you would wed and I know with that lie of a list from the palace you thought your time was coming. Zayne has found his person and now it is time for you to do the same. Perhaps not being by Zayne’s side is good for you."
Seeing the way Lucy and Rose spoke to each other, Catherine did not see it as a good idea for Lucy to ever be at Zayne’s side again. Catherine trusted her son but she didn’t fully trust Lucy to not create a misunderstanding.
"I was only looking out for what was best for the general. She appeared one morning completely dirty and running away from trouble. I know my chance of being with the general was always low but I have imagined a great wife-"
"And he has one. I said we might speak freely but you should watch your tongue. She is still the wife of your prince and general," Catherine reminded Lucy.
Rose sighed. This was not what she needed right now. They were to be keeping to themselves so Catherine shouldn’t have welcomed Lucy into the carriage.