The Unspoken Accord
She lowered her voice, making it soft, almost vulnerable, yet unwavering.
Mrs. Williams, with all due respect, I understand the surprise, but I am not an impulse. William knows I have always valued my privacy above everything else. My life has been marked by personal tragedy, losing my parents young, and I had to spend years fighting for my independence before I met William. I did not want the scrutiny of public life, and he respected that. I’m reserved, not hidden. I am here because I love William, and I will be his wife. My past is my own, but my future is with your son.