Chapter 48 thank God it's not her

A blanket was tossed over the woman's lower half. Nathaniel's face had darkened to a stormy expression, his jaw set so tightly he didn't speak a word. "Out! Everyone, get out now!" Felix, sensing the brewing trouble, quickly started to clear the room. "Why are we being tossed out?" someone protested. "I've always heard rumors that Mr. Martin was a bit wild, and seeing this today... well, the rumors don't lie. Just makes you wonder who the woman in the bed is, doesn't it?" "Wait a minute! Mr. Ford just stormed in, furious. Could it be his new wife, the one everyone's been talking about?" "Wow, if that's true, the Ford family's reputation will hit rock bottom." The crowd murmured and speculated while Nathaniel trembled slightly. He composed himself and moved slowly towards the bed, his face grim... Everyone held their breath, waiting to see if it indeed was his woman. What a mess this would turn into if it was! "Hey, why are all these people here suddenly?" Just as everyone wa