~{RUBY'S POV}~
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I had just returned from the Duke's house after discussing with Lord Jerome and on arrival back to the palace, I found my brother, Peter, waiting at the entrance with a sour look.
On noticing me, he folded his arms against his chest as he gave me a stern look.
I gulped in fear as I got out of the carriage and he made a 'come hither' sign with his hand and I looked around for Deborah but couldn't find her.
If she was close by, she would help soften whatever he would be saying to me.
My steps felt heavy as I ascended the stairs while memorizing my answers because I could already tell what he may ask.
On getting to where he was, he began his questioning session.
"What are you doing, Ruby?"
I blinked innocently as I asked back.
"What do you mean?"
"Don't play dumb, little one," he warned and I smiled and tried to ease my way through this.
"Are you referring to the rumors about the Duke and I?" I asked.
