Janet was still hung up on the ladies’ sarcastic remarks that she didn’t notice the woman approaching her.

Johanna had to wave her hand in front of Janet’s face before the latter came back to her senses.

Janet blinked at Johanna, at a loss for words.

She looked familiar for some reason.

But Janet couldn’t figure out where they had met before, so she decided to brush off the thought.

Thinking that Johanna was about to mock her just as the others had done, Janet squared her shoulders and lifted her chin. “Hello. Can I help you with anything?”

She held her breath and braced herself for the inevitable. What sort of abuse was she going to hear this time?

Mrs. White just like everybody else.” The woman stretched out her hand, her eyes gleaming as she peered at Janet with

moment she had entered the room, mainly

she was rather taken aback by the distinct lack of hostility. It was a breath of fresh air after what

hand. “Hello, Mrs.

Mrs. White that Ethan

why this elegant woman looked so familiar—she saw that same face in the mirror every day. Johanna White looked just like

she had already clasped Janet’s hand between both of hers. “Are you a native of Seacisco? I’ve

airs, unlike the other rich ladies in attendance. She had a gentle aura that inspired the confidence of the

sells the best lamb stew in town,” Janet replied instantly. “This is the perfect season to have

to be in good terms with Johanna, the other women had no choice but to back down. They

a while, though her expression was not as warm as when she had been speaking to Janet. “It’s cold out here, ladies. Why don’t you come with

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