Out of the blue, a sudden "darling" caught the attention of most of the crowd at the party.

Moira immediately regretted her exclamation as she watched Barclay approach her through the crowd. She wished she could vanish!

Barclay strode up to Moira and took her hand. "Been waiting long?"

His gaze shifted to the cup she held. "Having a drink?"

Feeling embarrassed, Moira muttered softly, "It's not alcohol, just juice."

Delicious juice.

A subtle flicker crossed Barclay's dark eyes, but he didn't reveal the truth. "Alright."

"Shall we head back?"

"Yeah, let's go."

They retraced their steps.

She'd feel like a spectacle at the circus if they stayed longer.

And those two women who embarrassed her earlier had already vanished before Barclay arrived.

couldn't bear shouting Barclay as "darling" so loudly in front

Barclay

down, finally

thought there must be gold on the floor. Otherwise, Mrs. Covington wouldn't be

again, Barclay said, "Mr.

pressed her lips together, keeping her gaze forward, not daring

door, Moira remembered something. "Oops, I forgot to

care

He hadn't.

confident

needed to be

responded softly, refraining

had other

car, Barclay's voice cut through the

glance at him. "All of a sudden? Was it sudden? Didn't we agree to leave in half an hour when we arrived?" "What did Cynthia

gift she

"Excuse me?"

on giving me all her birthday presents

she

say anything, did

eyeing her with a hint of amusement. "Ah, she fancies

Moira fell silent.

late

quietly, his gaze skimming over her slightly flushed cheeks

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