"Of course, the priests had already blessed your marriage and I am sure the goddess is fond of this union. But duchess… it is the responsibility of a man to shoulder the burden of the world for his family. And a woman should take care of the house and children. That is how society works.
If any of them cross their boundaries. The balance of marriage and society would be broken. Have you ever seen a wife deciding for her husband without taking his opinion?" He asked with a look of pity in his eyes.
"I feel bad for you. You have been corrupted. It must be the evil residing in you. But a prayer and some holy water will do you good. Do not worry, I will help you with your purification." her eyes narrowed the way he was looking at her. There was something very upsetting about it. She wanted to cover herself though she knew it was not lust.
He did not fancy her. Yet she felt vulnerable when he looked at her like that.
"I…"
