Zoe Bell turned her head to look out the window. Her aunt was elegant and gentle, with a good character. It was incomprehensible how, with such a wife at home, some men still fooled around outside.
Could it be,
that they only behaved when they were hung up on the wall?
Even Logan Hale knew about it, so it was likely that her aunt and cousin had also heard the rumors.
When her cousin talked to him, her words were barbed and biting, not giving any quarter. There must have been a reason for that.
No wonder William Hale said that a confrontation was inevitable,
it seemed that everyone had been tolerating this uncle for a long time.
When they arrived at the old house and entered, Old Lady Hale immediately took her hand and frowned, "How come you look thinner after only a few days? Has William not been taking good care of you?"
"Thinner? It might be because my leg hurts and I haven't been able to eat much."
"You really shouldn't try to lose weight. You're already slim enough."
