A day later, Nathaniel got dressed for another meeting with the Blackthorns which would take place before the ball. He then searched for Josephine who needed to join him.
"What are you doing? You must get ready to be with my family before the ball," Nathaniel said, puzzled by Josephine's attire. "We will be late."
"I am not going to be late since I will not meet with your family. You, on the other hand, will be late if you stand around questioning me. I will meet you at the ball," Josephine replied.
Nathaniel wasn't in the mood for this. "Josephine, it is expected that I will show up with my wife on my arm."
"Well, sometimes we fail to meet others' expectations. You have been meeting with your family behind my back to speak about Xavier so surely, you can go one more night without me at your side. I'm sure you will do well," Josephine replied, taking her time getting dressed.
"Woman-"
