Page 49 of The Duke of My Heart

“Yes, I hopeso.”

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Iris was not convincedthat she could manage. All day long she pondered on the meeting, she got herself all tied up in knots about it. One moment, she was convinced that everything would be absolutely fine, and the next she was in a state of panic all over again. On the one hand, she had done a very good job, but on the other, she was terrified of beingexposed.

Lying was not her strong suit, she had never tried to succeed at it because it wasn’t a trait that she admired. Now she needed it more than ever to stop herself from losing everything. Daisytoo.

Just go to sleep, she told herself angrily.It will be fine, there is no point in lying awake worrying all night long.Iris really did not want to be exhausted when she went to the meeting, but she couldn't switch her brain off.You have been strong,she said with a nod.You have come this far; you can do the rest. It will all befine.

Just... go... to...sleep.

Simple.