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Scarlet Collins's life is flipped upside down after news of her divorce from her husband, Jack Humphrey, spreads around town. Despite her husband’s affairs being brought to light, Scarlet finds herself the topic of gossip as the town tries to find the answer to why Jack would leave the young heiress. 

Already burdened with having to take care of her family, Scarlet now finds herself being forced to listen to the many reasons why her marriage failed. Said to be a woman with a heart made of black ice, the people in town believed their opinions would not affect her so they had no reason to stop voicing them. 

During an afternoon out seeking peace, she finds herself starting an unlikely relationship with Lord Kingsley's bastard son, Ian Kingsley.

The Resilient Lady Collins

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"I am waiting for you to take a bite first. Just because you cook for yourself doesn't mean it's good," Scarlet replied, sitting with her arms folded. "Go on."

"With your honesty, I never have to be concerned about you," Ian replied, picking up the fork to get started.

"Why hold the truth in simple moments like this? I prefer the truth even if it will be brutal. It's better than having secrets kept. If you smile like that after taking a bite, I can only assume that you are masking that it tastes bad. I will never eat whatever you make if this is terrible," said Scarlet, picking up her fork despite her words.

"Couldn't you spare my feelings if it were to be bad and eat all of it with a smile?" Ian asked though he knew the answer.

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