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.

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

gold on the floor?" Barclay asked casually as he descended

down, finally glanced up

I thought there must be gold on the floor. Otherwise, Mrs. Covington

again, Barclay said, "Mr. Covington had quite a knack for being

her lips together, keeping her gaze

door, Moira remembered something. "Oops, I forgot

care

He hadn't.

seat, confident that

else needed to

softly, refraining from bringing it up

fate had other

as Moira settled into the car, Barclay's voice cut through the silence, "What's the rush

stole a guilty 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

gift she

"Excuse me?"

me all her birthday presents for the

did she say

say anything,

a hint of amusement. "Ah, she

Moira fell silent.

it too late to feign fainting

quietly, his gaze skimming over her slightly flushed cheeks before settling

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