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

floor?" Barclay asked casually as he descended from

still looking down, finally glanced up at

the floor. Otherwise, Mrs. Covington wouldn't be staring

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

together, keeping her gaze

remembered something. "Oops, I forgot to

care of

He hadn't.

seat, confident that

else needed

refraining

had other

as Moira settled into the car, Barclay's voice cut through

sudden? Was it sudden? Didn't we agree to leave in half an

she received

"Excuse me?"

me all her birthday presents for the year and

she say

say anything, did

with a hint of amusement. "Ah,

Moira fell silent.

too late to

his gaze skimming over her slightly flushed cheeks

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