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Chapter 99

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."

smile. "What a striking couple you two make.

a soft pink. "You're too kind," she

women were already seated, each impeccably dressed, wrists adorned with luxury

approached, their gazes landed on her with

then, Adeline entered, trailed

drew attention-especially Suzan, who wore a vibrant fuchsia gown that was as bold as it was form-fitting.

room and spotted Effie almost

before. Since when did Effie

thought, Suzan purposefully made her

here! Is this your first time at an Afternoon Tea Social?"

with a smirk, "Did they start letting just anyone in these days? I guess the standards are

women exchanged glances but soon one of them smiled and spoke up, "Miss Bagnold,

Suzan's face, Effie replied calmly, "I usually prefer green tea-something light

tea is nice," another woman remarked, arching a brow with a hint of mockery. "But compared to, say, Darjeeling

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