Chapter 21: A Web Of Passion.

“What?” Nora whimpered, her knees buckling at Sadie's statement.

“I can imagine the look on Mr. Thorne’s face when he saw you in that,” Sadie said, oblivious to the pain etched across Nora's face.

Nora's chest tightened, and for a moment, she thought she might pass out. She stumbled toward the red chair, clutching it for support.

“I wonder why Mrs. Thorne brought that gown. I tried to say somethin