Chapter 176

The instant Vanessa spoke, Clara's spine went rigid. If she and Arthur had a proper, open, clean relationship, she could have admitted it without fear. Even if someone guessed, there would be no shame.

However, they did not. They were lovers, in the rawest, filthiest sense. If anyone discovered it, the scorn would fall solely on her. Arthur would escape unscathed, and the contempt would be hers al