“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.

back. I’ll take you to him!” Damian grinned, his good

made her way through the crowded dining area and

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

rolled up her sleeves. “Need

his hands clean and approached, speaking in an even tone, “Everything’s under control.

were scattered and the once lush roses had withered,

rushed over to ask, “Ms. Macclain,

“Not yet,” Estelle replied.

of

heel and

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

tea and nodded slightly. “The film set is wrapping up soon. I’ll have some downtime. Oh, and Magdalen is

I got her invitation,”

to

“Have

we should stop looking for him.

a cigarette, “I used to be able to reach him, but these last two months, all my messages have gone unanswered. If you know something,

I won’t ask,” Estelle

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