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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of waiters. Why do we need her

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

door. Just as she’d

“Miss Marsh.”

back at her.

was flat yet polite, maintaining the distance that

embarrassed grin. “I apologize, Miss Marsh. My sister’s still young and very

replied quickly. “Miss Gellar,

room, the family dinner had finally come

and graciously escorted the Gellar family

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Mrs. Evert had wanted her

Jolene returned to

a shiny, red envelope out of

work this evening, Miss

quick glance at the envelope, Jolene already knew

reason behind such

bother trying to refuse and simply accepted it. “Thank you,

over and gently patted the back of Jolene’s hand.

don’t have a boyfriend

shook her head. “No.”

Mrs. Evert frowned and turned to

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