The Viscount Who Loved Me

Content Warning: The Analysis of this section includes discussion of the death of parents and mental trauma.

In the morning, a footman arrives with a note from Eloise, informing Kate that Anthony is at Bridgerton House and seems upset. Kate decides to visit Bridgerton House immediately. Eloise answers the door and fills Kate in on Anthony’s state. He arrived in the middle of the night and locked himself away in his study. Kate finds Anthony asleep at his desk and wakes him up. He tries to tell Kate to go home, but she refuses unless he will come with her. Anthony becomes frustrated with Kate when she asks again what is wrong, and he stands up so quickly he topples his chair over. He orders her to leave, and Kate refuses. She pleads with him to explain what is wrong. Anthony raises his voice at her, demanding that she goes home. Kate leaves.

The next day, Anthony visits the gentlemen’s club with Colin and Benedict. Colin tells Anthony he is being “an ass” and should just go home and tell Kate he loves her: “What could be more simple?” (384). Anthony suddenly realizes Colin is right, and he decides to tell Kate his feelings immediately.