“More time to keep your attention all on me then,” Charles jested playfully, “And there’s nothing wrong with making a living. You do what you need to do.”

Charles had never really understood the notion that women had to be a certain way and be the housekeepers whilst the men could go around earning as much money as they wanted. He’d seen how capable women were didn’t particularly enjoy how wasted their potential was. He certainly didn’t want Emmeline to waste hers and he could tell she had a lot of potential; she was to do great things.

“But I’m definitely getting you an owl now,” He said, “a white one. With big eyes. That won’t bite me.” He nodded.

His eyes drifted momentarily to her lips before he turned to look her back in the eyes; they really were something out of the ordinary. He could get lost in those eyes of hers for eternity if he could.

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