So it looks like the reason why the brother was so nice and always responding to her letters was because of guilt. ha. No wonder he wasn't considered the one person that loves tulia
Spoiler . . . . . . . . . . . . . They talk about it next chapter and the lord apologises for it and for all of his short comings as well as abolishing the tradition of choosing a lady to adopt !! The acknowledgement and talk along w the duke’s thoughts is so heartwarming !!
So it looks like the reason why the brother was so nice and always responding to her letters was because of guilt. ha. No wonder he wasn't considered the one person that loves tulia