Estelle greeted Sylvia, Marina, and the others as the waiter came over with a tray of drinks and foods. They formed a lively circle, the buzz of conversation growing louder.

Estelle hadn’t expected Evelyn to show up, but they had met before, so no formal introductions were necessary.

She turned to Marina with a smile. “I’ve been wanting to thank you, and I’m so glad we could finally meet today.”

Marina laughed heartily. “No need for thanks among friends.”

Estelle nodded. “Well, if you ever need anything, just holler.”

Marina knew Estelle well enough to take her word as genuine friendship. She pursed her lips and nodded. “Deal.”

They clinked glasses in agreement.

Estelle then looked at Amiee. “When are the invitations going out?”

Magdalen’s eyes lit up with surprise. “Amiee, you’re getting married? Is the date set?”

Sophia chimed in, “December 26th. It’s coming up fast.”

Amiee smiled serenely. “The invites will be sent out in the next couple of days. I hope everyone can make it.”

miss it,” Magdalen raised her glass. “Let’s toast to Amiee’s last month of

raised their glasses, the sound of toasting ringing pleasantly in the

sip, asked Marina, “And you and Mr. Foster have been engaged for a while. Set a date

me, please. Being engaged is enough, why rush to slap another chain on me? Right now, if he flirts with someone else, I

“How can you

clear-headed as long as she doesn’t get

agreement.

with her. “Here’s to us,

clinked

up from the side, her voice light,

a moment

excused herself to the balcony to

the news from back home. He’d been

“I’m thinking of coming back to check on

all sorted out,”

slightly annoyed. “So, you don’t

but just so you know, if you clash with Jonathan, I’m not taking sides,” Estelle made her stance

can’t hold

“You really know how to comfort

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