Chapter 125 Sparking Emotions

When they reached the rented house, Olivia and Hyacinth emerged, their faces etched with concern. Jane, overwhelmed by the day's events, leaned heavily on Lucian as he helped her out of the horse-drawn carriage. The sight of them, Jane visibly shaken and leaning on Lucian, spoke for itself. Olivia and Hyacinth exchanged a grim look, but said nothing, their understanding a silent comfort. Inside the house, Lucian gently led Jane to her room. The small space, once unfamiliar, now felt like a haven. He helped her onto the bed, tucking the covers around her with a tenderness that surprised even him. As he turned to leave, Jane reached out, her voice a mere whisper. "Please," she pleaded, "don't leave me alone tonight." Lucian hesitated, then nodded. He crawled onto the bed beside her, pulling her close. There was no impropriety in his touch; it was a gesture of comfort, a shield against the storm raging within her. Exhaustion, emotional and physical, finally claimed her. In the safety