She knew it was morning, peeking at the lights coming from the windows. She should be getting up and starting the day. But last night still shook her up, not allowing her time even for a quick nap.
She did not know how she managed to drive home in her condition. Her body must have moved automatically, but she was glad she had not met an accident and landed on her bed without a scratch.
"I am so stupid!" To think that she could go back to her hometown and reclaim what was hers.
She thought that if she had made that flight, she would storm to the castle and asked Lance for forgiveness. Then tell him about their child. Did she think that could be that easy?
She did not even make it to the plane because fate and the Count would not allow it.
"You're a fool!" She muttered to herself as she kept her eyes staring into blank space.
