Jane could not believe her ears. She blinked rapidly, trying to comprehend what she just heard.
“I’m not a governess, you should have hired one if that's what you wanted,” the words burst out of her without second thoughts.
He frowned at her tone, displeased by it as he took gentle steps forward. Jane knew that she had crossed one of his lines and she probably should not have said what she said.
The closer he came, the further away she moved backwards until she ended up against a wall. He halted before her and used the back of his finger to dress her hair while looking blankly into her eyes.
Colin placed a hand on the wall and leaned forward.
“I am your duke and your husband. You will learn to speak to me as such. Youwillbe more respectful,” he whispered into her ears.
She knew she had to work on herself and learn to speak less, however, she couldn't if she tried.
Looking right into his eyes, she replied with the same tone, dead serious.
“Well, if you wanted an obedient wife, then you chose the wrong woman.”
She could tell that he was furious but even in his anger, he knew that she was right. He stepped away from her and called out with a loud voice.
“Martha!”
Swiftly, Martha appeared before him in the attire of a staff. Jane knew immediately that she was the housekeeper.
“Your Grace,” Martha said with a slight bow.
“Take my wife to her room and do well to explain her duties to her.”
“Yes, Your Grace.” She walked up to Jane with a smile.
Colin took one last look at his wife and walked away without a word.
Jane was rather disappointed that he would just hand her over to the housekeeper like she was a purchased merchandise. She was mad but she knew better than to react now.
