Instead of being able to address the problem head-on, Leonor fell asleep after a while of waiting. It was impossible to tell when the duke returned or what the verdict of his outing was. She was petrified of him knowing the true reason for her behavior that day.
Even though she convinced the others at the orphanage that she stumbled because she was feeling faint, she couldn't tell if they believed her or were taking her word for it because of the hefty title attached to her.
As much as she liked the maids around her who were nice because her husband paid them, those outside the estate's walls were a different story. She didn't want the average person to pacify her because of her title, but that would be her reality as long as she lived. While it wasn't specifically her choice to be a duchess, she knew what to expect.
The next day, Leonor woke up and went on her day as usual.
