““You and I both know that Lord Stoneville sees me only as a means to an end.” “That’s not true,” Freddy said earnestly. “I’ve seen how he looks at you. It’s how I look at the last bit of bacon on the serving plate. He likes you.” “Don’t be absurd.” “And you like him, too.” She let out a shuddering breath. “I like Nathan.” “But if Mr. Pinter doesn’t find Nathan-“ “Then we’ll go home and hope Nathan doesn’t take too long in returning.” “You could marry Lord Stoneville,” Freddy said.””
