Chapter 144 The Unexpected Guest

Evander's eyes darkened. Though his conviction wavered, he still frowned. "Even so, I never begged you to save me..."

"No, you didn't. No one wanted that accident. Pushing you aside was instinct. I never expected anything in return. If I truly sought recompense, at the betrothal banquet, why did I say I wanted to marry the Duke of Grimwood, not you?"

Evander stared, the color draining from his fac