Upon Roland’s conclusion, Delia’s brows furrowed, her face crinkling in disbelief like paper caught in a flame.

“Are you serious? That’s bizarre. The town’s consensus painted Millie as a ugly woman. How did she blossom into beauty overnight?”

With a fork clutched Like a hidden weapon, Laurel remained silent. She harbored the knowledge that Millie was a diamond in the rough.

However, bumping into her here turned her stomach, as though she had swallowed something bitter and unsettling.

If the town’s folk discovered Millie had wed into Preagend’s most prestigious family, becoming Mrs. Thomas, her own spotlight would be eclipsed.

“It’s the gospel truth. You need evidence? Walk with me,” Roland said, his voice steadfast.

fork met the table with finality as he rose, poised to take Delia to

she even bat an eye at you? Your history

her voice

wound, Roland slumped back

ugliness does spoil one’s

surged to such an extent that she entertained thoughts of shattering

E L A ‘s L I B R A R

behavior. But now, my feelings for her are like a fire. I must

A casual Look at the door revealed Delia’s vibrant peonies, a

a glance at Delia, busy at the kitchen sink, courage sprouted within him. He spirited

pristine street, a serene smile playing on her lips,

to her side, proffering a generous bouquet with a hopeful gleam in his

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