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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waiters. Why do we

on their minds, but Jolene hardly lifted an eyebrow at

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

“Miss Marsh.”

back at her. “Miss Gellar.”

maintaining the distance

Miss Marsh. My sister’s still

don’t worry about it,” she replied

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

trailed behind Mrs. Evert and graciously escorted the Gellar family out

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stayed behind. Mrs. Evert had wanted her and Bowen to

formalities, Jolene returned to bid goodbye to Mrs. Evert.

she could say anything, the woman slid a shiny, red envelope out of her bag

you for your hard work this evening, Miss

knew that it contained a large amount of money.

also knew the reason

simply accepted it. “Thank you, Mrs.

over and gently patted the back of Jolene’s

have a

her

is all your fault.” Mrs. Evert frowned and turned to her

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