Chapter 11

An hour later, the Dobbs family's servants were in a frenzy—Valery was missing, along with her luggage. "Anne, did you say something to upset her again? I've told you countless times, especially on such an important day, to leave her alone." Mr. Dobbs was a staunch believer in male primacy, and at the top of the Dobbs family hierarchy was Bryce. Even Anne, his own sister, was afraid of him. Unjustly accused, Anne dared not argue back. She could only mutter indignantly, "Brother, all I said...