<div style="text-align: justify;">Catherine could feel Thad's distress. They knew each other well enough to know each other's feelings without the need for words. And they loved each other enough to share each other's feelings. Every joy, every sorrow, everything was shared. And now, that they were both sad, Catherine felt like her heart was about to break.<br/><br/>But... maybe she could make this situation work to her advantage. Maybe she could have the best of both worlds. She would marry and be a respectable wife and mother. But she would bring Thad along. And she would belong to him. There were ways to make sure that would happen.<br/><br/>Catherine's mind was already working as she waited for Thad's response. When he said those words, Catherine brushed her fingers against his face. <span style="color: #00FFFF">"Trust me"</span>, she murmured softly. She chuckled when he asked if she would have him beaten and kissed his cheek. When Thad asked for a dance, Catherine smiled and accepted his arm. <span style="color: #00FFFF">"It would be my pleasure"</span>, she murmured.<br/><br/>As they started dancing, Catherine was silent for a moment, while the young couple adjusted their paces. Once that was done, she started speaking softly. <span style="color: #00FFFF">"I shall ask <span style="font-style: italic">him</span> to live outside of London"</span>, she murmured. <span style="color: #00FFFF">"I will find an excuse. Maybe say it will be better for the children"</span>. She looked up at Thad. <span style="color: #00FFFF">"Then, he will have to come to London every now and then. Some times I will come with him, as not to raise suspicion. But when I stay... you will stay with me and we will belong only to each other. What say you?"</span>.</div>