The Price of Dignity

If Alistair continued to be involved with Rosalind, no one would mock him for wanting everything; instead, they would criticize Ophelia for not being able to hold on to a man's heart.

They might even bring up old gossip, turning it into a joke about how Ophelia had stolen Rosalind's fiancé.

Benedict would never allow Ophelia to be caught in such a scandal.

Alistair overheard the whispers around hi