“Come a bit earlier tomorrow, so we can continue with the fitting. I’ll have someone deliver more outfits tailored to your size in the afternoon,” Catherine said cheerfully.

Estelle’s heart tightened. She had been planning to ask for the day off!

Jonathan held her hand with a touch of helplessness. “Mom, why don’t you take Norah for the fitting? If you keep this up, Ella will be too scared to come over!”

“It’s fine if she doesn’t try them on. Just take everything back with you for Estelle,” Catherine conceded, stepping back. After all, as long as Estelle wore the clothes she bought, that was enough.

Amidst the laughter and chit-chat, Geoffrey descended from the upstairs, his warm smile breaking out. “Estelle!”

“Mr. Lamont!” Estelle turned with a smile.

After exchanging a few more pleasantries with Geoffrey, Estelle made her excuses to leave.

She drove Jonathan’s car straight to the barbecue joint.

At this hour, the place was bustling, filled with a clamor of voices, laughter, and the steam of sizzling grills.

“Ms. Macclain!” Damian greeted her enthusiastically as he spotted Estelle.

“Where’s Mr. Flemmings?” she inquired.

helping out in the back. I’ll take you

need, you’re busy. I’ll find him myself!” Estelle made her way through the crowded dining area and into

activity, and Zachary greeted her with a wide smile, “Ms. Macclain, long time

up her sleeves.

approached, speaking in an even tone, “Everything’s under control. The

where the leaves of the tree were scattered and the once lush roses had withered, creating a scene of

chair, and Zachary rushed over to ask, “Ms. Macclain, have you

“Not yet,” Estelle replied.

couple of

spun on his heel and dashed

stool and poured a hot cup of tea for Estelle. “How have

is wrapping up soon.

know, I got her

need to

“Have

should stop looking for him. There’s no need for you to ask

these last two months, all my messages have gone unanswered. If you know something, you have to tell

don’t know anything, and I won’t ask,”

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