C6 More complications

Raina drowned in a deep thought.

Gradually, she loosened her grip on Jude's arm. "That won't work" She shakes her head in disapproval.

She concedes she was entangled in a more complicated situation by lying about Gerold Bellingham to Jude. She had denied his uncle being her suitor, and she kinda fears Jude's incredulity and mistrust of her