William had just walked in through the doors of the mansion when he fixed his gaze on Fiona, who was already walking towards him with a smile on her face.
She wore a long blue gown that exposed her shoulders as she elegantly strode towards him, an intense expression flashing in her eyes the moment she locked eyes with William.
Noticing the weary look in his eyes and the dark cloak he wore—significantly different from the clothes he had on when he left that morning—Fiona was about to speak but hesitated as she watched William shake his head. He moved towards the stairs, beckoning for her to follow him, even grabbing her hand as he headed up to his room.
Fiona obediently followed, resisting the urge to grab his shoulders and have him lean on her. She was aware that his pride as a lord wouldn't allow it, even though it was clear he was using every bit of his energy to stand.