The Dark Side of Marriage by Margery Hilton
Author:Margery Hilton [Hilton, Margery]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780263746150
Publisher: Harlequin Books
Published: 1977-12-31T18:30:00+00:00
CHAPTER EIGHT
AFTERWARDS, Karen could not remember the transition from Elizabethâs
room to her own. Al she knew was the sick aching anger that drove out
all other thought and feeling, and left her weak and trembling. All she
could see was the image of those entwined figures, as though they were
etched in fire within her vision.
How could Lisa embrace Nick in so wanton a way, a way that made a
mockery of al her former show of coy affection and admiration for her
adoptive brother? Had she no scruples, no conscience?
Karen clenched her hands until the pain of her own nails digging into her
flesh transcended her anger. No use tel ing herself that Lisaâs exhibition out
there was the outcome of sheer panic and worry over her motherâs
condition. Or that it expressed only relief to see Nick and know his strength
was there to lean on should further crisis arise. No, it was more than that,
she thought bitterly. Those fallible human emotions and the one glimpsed
on Lisaâs face were as far apart as the poles.
And what of Nick?
Karen sank on the edge of her bed. If Nick had remained unaware he
must certainly know now.
âKaren !â
She gasped as the door flew open. Nick stood there, his face a dark mask
of anger.
âSo there you are! Why didnât you let me know?â
Karen sprang up. âLet you know? How dare you burst in here and shout at
me as though I were one of your minions? After-â
âI suppose you didnât consider it important enough,â he cut in, slinging his
briefcase and jacket across the other bed, âor couldnât you be bothered? If
Lisa hadnât phoned me last night I-â
âSo it was Lisa! I might have known!â
For the first time since, he had stormed in he stopped and looked at her, as
though aware of her as herself and not a receptacle for his anger. âWhat
do you mean? You might have known?â
âYou shouldnât need to ask.â Karenâs mouth set in a tight line. âCast your
mind back five minutes for the answer.â
The bitter, unguarded words slipped out before she realized they were
free. Nick, seizing a casual, chunky-knit jacket from the closet, stared at
her. âWhat the devil are you talking about?â
âIâm talking about Lisa! Iâm talking about her sneaking off to the phone
after weâd all discussed whether we should phone you and decided the
occasion didnât warrant it.â
Despite her efforts at a semblance of control, Karenâs voice was rising. âAnd
Iâm talking about Lisa flinging herself into your arms just now for the whole
world to see! As if as ifâ¦â
âMy God! So thatâs it!â Nick took a step forward, his eyes darkening and his
mouth twisting with contempt. âYou mean you saw, you thought-!â he
drew a rasping breath and a harsh laugh escaped him. âItâs too incredible
to believe!â
âIs it?
âWhy donât you say it?â he gritted. âYouâre accusing me of being in love with
Lisa.â
The force in him frightened Karen, but pride kept her there, facing him. âI
didnât say that.â
âBut youâre implying it!â He bal ed one fist as though he itched to strike her.
âMy God! Thatâs rich, coming from you of all people!â
Karen recoiled.
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