Chapter16.

"Ben. Why don't you put Sapphire to sleep" Elizabeth asked after dinner "Sure Mom" Benjamin said, picking up a drowsy Sapphire in his arms. Sapphire laid her head on her uncle's shoulder and clutched his collars in her chubby little fists. "I shifted her cot to our bedroom Ben. Put her to sleep there" Elizabeth added and Benjamin nodded in understanding Isabella's spine stiffened in nervousness as she heard Elizabeth. Her mother had scared her before leaving, telling her about wedding nights and marital relationships. The thought that Sapphire would be there with them at night had been her only reassurance. As soon as Benjamin left with Sapphire Elizabeth turned to Isabella with a smile. "Come. I will take you to your room" Isabella stopped on her tracks, looking at the bedroom in horror. The bedroom was decorated with roses and scented candles. It was not the elaborate wedding night style setting. But yet, it was giving her the palpitations. "Isabella, I know this marriage h