Every Lady Tried to Impress the Duke—Only One Asked, “Are You Tired?”

Every woman at Wycliffe Hall is trying to impress Duke Sebastian—except Clara Whitmore. While the others compete for his attention, praise his estate, and prove how suitable they would be as Duchess, Clara notices something no one else does. He is exhausted. Her simple question—“Are you tired?”—becomes the beginning of a connection Sebastian never expected. For the first time, someone seems interested in the man behind the title rather than the Duke everyone wants to marry. But when rumors convince Sebastian that Clara’s quietness may have been another strategy to win him, he makes the one mistake that destroys her trust. Only after she walks away does he understand that Clara was never trying to make him choose her. She was waiting to see whether he could become someone she would choose. Disclaimer & Copyright Notice: ⚠️ This story is entirely fictional and created for entertainment purposes. All characters, names, places, events, and situations are products of fiction. Any resemblance to real people or actual events is purely coincidental. © All rights reserved. Re-uploading, copying, reproducing, translating, or using this story or video on other channels or platforms without permission is strictly prohibited.