Although Aiden paused at his words, he didn't look as though he was considering.
Caden grew anxious. He quickly said, "If you want, I can promise to cage her up in the house. She would never step out again —not for work, not for anything. A house arrest for her entire life. She will never cause you or your wife any more trouble. Please … just let her go this time."
Aiden turned his head slightly, his eyes narrowing with a faint glimmer of amusement. "A house arrest?" he repeated, as though the words were both amusing and pitiful.
Caden nodded eagerly. "Yes. We will never let her leave our mansion. Trust me, trust my word. She will stay under our watch until we find someone suitable to marry her off to."
"And what if you break your word, Mr. Martin?" Aiden asked, his voice low and dangerous. He caught the flicker of hesitation in Caden's eyes and sneered. "What? You are suddenly not very sure that you will be able to keep her under your watch."
