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.

to care anymore. She couldn't bear

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

looking down, finally glanced up at

the floor. Otherwise, Mrs. Covington

head again, Barclay said, "Mr.

together, keeping her gaze forward, not daring to lower her

they reached the door, Moira remembered something. "Oops, I forgot to tell Ms. Hurst we're

care

He hadn't.

her seat, confident that

needed to

refraining from

had

settled into the car, Barclay's voice cut through

we agree to leave in half an hour

she received

"Excuse me?"

all her birthday presents for the year and confessed she liked

she say

didn't say

with a hint of

Moira fell silent.

too late to

gaze skimming over her slightly flushed

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