As the carriage pulled up to the castle, a group of concerned faces awaited them. Davis, Doris, and Noah stood on the steps, their eyes filled with worry. Doris praying that everything is alright with her lady.
Ryan helped Suzy out of the carriage, his gaze sweeping across the group. He instructed Doris, "Call Dr. Abernathy immediately. You'll need to take care of her."
Doris nodded, her face pale with concern as she moved forward to help Suzy inside the castle.
Turning to Noah, Ryan issued a curt order, "Meet me in the study. You have failed in your duty to protect the duchess. You have a punishment coming."
Noah bowed his head, his face a mask of resignation. "Of course, Your Grace," he replied.
Before Ryan could say anything else, Suzy broke free from his grasp. "If anyone is to be punished, it's me," she declared, her voice firm. "I forced them to help me."
