Chapter 99

Effie wore a pale blue dress that fell just below her knees, its hem embroidered with magnolia blossoms in shimmering silver thread. The delicate floral pattern complemented her fresh, understated beauty, lending her a gentle and graceful

air.

On her wrist was a pale lavender jade bracelet, a gift from Lyman, which she wore with quiet elegance.

She'd taken special care with her hair that morning, pinning up her long locks with a vintage hairpin.

Everything about her looked refined, tasteful, and perfectly in keeping with the afternoon's tea party theme.

The moment Effie and Lindy entered the room, all eyes turned to them.

"Mrs. Etheridge, and who is this?" A middle-aged woman in a deep navy gown approached, her gaze sweeping appraisingly over Effie before she smiled politely. Lindy returned the smile and patted Effie's hand affectionately. "This is my dear daughter-in-law, Effie."

Effie offered a courteous smile and nodded. "It's lovely to meet you."

the woman's face, quickly replaced by a gracious smile. "What a striking couple you two

soft pink. "You're too kind,"

already seated, each impeccably dressed, wrists adorned with luxury bracelets, fingers sparkling

approached, their gazes landed on her with a mix

trailed

bold as it was form-fitting. Suzan had clearly put extra effort into her appearance that day, right

her gaze across the room and spotted Effie almost at once. A slight frown

did Effie have the

purposefully made her way

Is this your first time at an Afternoon Tea Social?" she asked,

with a smirk, "Did they start letting just anyone

of them smiled and spoke up, "Miss Bagnold, so this is your first time joining us? What sort

prefer

woman remarked, arching a brow with a hint of mockery. "But compared to, say, Darjeeling or a fine aged Earl Grey, green tea

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