She didn’t care anymore
Now that James had responded so explosively, her concerns for his well-being evaporated. She had intended to handle this matter with civility, but he had left her no alternative. She would unveil James’s deepest secret—a revelation she believed would ensure no one would want to remain by his side. At least, that was her hope.

She Didn’t Care Anymore
A secret
She turned to the bride, her expression laced with regret. “I’m sorry you had to find out like this,” Sarah said carefully. “But James is already married.” Her gaze softened, yet her voice carried a weight of urgency. “And that’s not all. There’s something about James that only I know—something you need to hear before you go through with marrying him.”

A Secret