“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.

I’ll take you to him!” Damian

myself!” Estelle made her way through the crowded dining area and into the

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

sleeves.

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

tree were scattered and

into a chair, and Zachary rushed over to ask, “Ms.

“Not yet,” Estelle replied.

of dishes!” Xavier called

away!” Zachary spun on his heel and dashed back to

to a wooden stool and poured a

“The film set is wrapping up soon. I’ll have

got her invitation,” Xavier

to see me about?”

at her squarely. “Have

we should stop

two months, all my messages

and I won’t ask,” Estelle

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