Chapter 5

The dinner went on for almost two hours.

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And Jolene remained standing throughout it all.

Her back and knees ached from her rigid position. She discreetly turned and massaged her stiff muscles. ~

When it was time to serve the fruit platters for dessert, she quickly ducked into the bathroom.

Lathering her hands with soap, she scrubbed and scrubbed at her soiled dress. She tirelessly wrung out the fabric with a wad of paper towels before crouching under the hand dryers. Her body strained from being at an odd angle.

During this, Viona and her sister, Sophie, entered the bathroom.

When they spotted Jolene, they paused behind her.

Sophie glanced at her stooped figure before turning to her sister. In a quiet voice that was still loud enough for Jolene to hear, she asked, “Why is this secretary at your

engagement party?”

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“She was invited by Mrs. Evert.”

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has plenty of waiters. Why do we need her

freely spoke what was on their minds, but Jolene hardly lifted an eyebrow at their criticism.

simply finished drying her clothes and swung open the door. Just as she’d stepped out, Viona

“Miss Marsh.”

stopped and looked back

was flat yet polite, maintaining

her an embarrassed grin. “I apologize, Miss Marsh.

about it,” she replied quickly.

the reserved room, the family dinner had finally come to a close.

trailed behind Mrs. Evert and graciously escorted the

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stayed behind. Mrs. Evert had wanted her

Jolene returned to bid goodbye to Mrs. Evert.

the woman slid a shiny, red envelope out

your hard work this evening, Miss Marsh.”

Jolene already knew

the reason behind such a payment.

and simply accepted it.

Evert’s smile grew wider. She reached over and gently patted

don’t have a

her

Evert

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