C37 Restless

"What?!" Her skirt dropped as her eyes popped; he feared they might about fall out of their sockets.

A harsh sound escaped him. "And I did fraternize with her."

She grabbed hold of the table. "I beg your pardon!"

"And she could be with my child." He finally added.

"Charles!" Lady Marjorie collapsed into her chair, then held up her hand to stay whatever he was to say next, but Charles was done