Breathes… the inhale and exhale of air that keep a body alive and working. It comes as natural as the beating of the heart. But both of the natural tasks felt quite effortful when Dion leaned on the door.
He had come to call for Abi. he was going to show her that the tasks of a duchess were not easy and she was only looking down at such an important responsibility.
But he had never thought that he would tumble upon their conversation about him. About his past!
He had thought everyone had forgotten about that fateful night. But how could he believe that a woman who had decided to close the door of the duchess' premises for him should have accepted him.
But Nora's words did not shock him or wound him. It was not the reason for his hiding behind the wall while feeling so conflicted.