She shook her head vigorously. “You did not!”
“Trust that you can come to me, Perdie. Always. Even if the problem seems insurmountable, come to me. You must think about whether you wish to marry Lord Owen, and then as a family, we’ll discuss the next step. You’ll not be forced to honor the agreement if it makes you unhappy. However, an explanation must be provided to him. You cannot run from it. Whatever the outcome is, we shall confront it as a family.”
Her sudden smile dawned. “Thank you, Sebastian.” Perdie rushed to him again and hugged him fiercely.
“There is something I must tell you,” she murmured into his jacket. “In my travels…I met someone.”