“She’s also like the perfect person for me” AHHHHHHH!!! AND he called HER “WIFE” INSTEAD OF DUCHESS! I love that ML is attracted to the important things, their good chemistry, her intelligence, specifically that she is BETTER than him in some areas, and her expressiveness. It’s the foundation for a healthy relationship.
I’m proud of ML, but I foresee a VERY slow burn in his future. And honestly, he kind of deserves it. He gave very little sh*ts about the original duchess. He knew she was nervous, uncomfortable, felt unwelcome, and he was blind if he didn’t suspect the bullying.
I really hope he brings up the fact that the maids just waltz in when they please. Yeah, they have no respect for her because YOU had no respect for her, ML.