Chapter 254

in mariage, there’s no need for formalities.” He extended his hand to take bers, and Gwendolyn úrnailed greatly, slipping her arm through his

Together, they entered the grand auction hall, bustling with a well dressed crowd.

“Gwendolyn Roselind, arm in arm with Jameson Chadwick, called out, waving. “Over here, dear”

Gwendolyn greeted them with reserved warmth.

Roselind appraised her outfit with a nod of approval “A young lady should always dress to the nines, although your jewelry could use a bit more dazzle. I’ll select something more eye catching for you later”

“Thanks, Mom” Gwendolyn accepted her mother’s kindness without protest.

“Mom always spoils you rotten, Gwendolyn. What about me? I’m your daughter too, Jeannie pouted playfully.

“You’re such a drama queen, Roselind quipped, tapping Jeannie’s nose, but her smile faded as she caught sight of a family just entering the hall.

Jeannie followed her gaze and muttered, “Talk about a mood killer”

“Hi, everyone Fancy seeing you here,” Selina said, gracing the room in her white, embroidered gown, the ruffled bust exuding elegance.

cheer, “Roselind, you look more beautiful every time I see you.”

been too long, Roselind, Jameson, Magnolia and Derrick said as

Roselind and Magnolia as confidants. But a car

put the past behind us. You’re a mother too, and surely you can

is only real when it hits you personally”

and I grew up together, and our families have always been close. I mean, I always regard Howard as my brother, Can’t you

mature and generous. If you call Howard ‘brother, why

for words. How could she possibly call this country bumpkin

Gwendolyn toward the front of the auction hall, the others

can’t forgive me. What should I do? What’s even

tenderly, “Don’t cry, sweetheart. Whatever you want, your father and I will make sure you

thought of Selina lying in a pool of blood was

glance with Derick, he assured. “Don’t worry, Howard

auction hall.

pre–arranged, with the Hamilton and Chadwick elders on one side and the younger generation on the left. Gwendolyn spotted

made their entrance, the entire hall witnessed the grace of this apprentice to a renowned healer, beautiful

bore no trace of her rustic roots, and indeed, clothes make

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