Chapter 168 There Are Plenty of Fish in the Sea.

Vanessa's heart sank. She looked at Lady Reynolds, then at Mrs. Reynolds, feeling the weight of their allegiance to Phoebe. It was as though the room had become colder; the warm hues of the afternoon sun did little to comfort the chill settling in her chest.

Vanessa suppressed her displeasure and said with a smile, "Grandma, you look lovely in this dress. I know a master designer; I'll arrange for her to come and make an embroidery for you."

Lady Reynolds waved her hand, "Having someone come over for just that is too much trouble. Vanessa, I appreciate the thought, but let's not bother."

"Grandma, you must have heard of her; everyone calls her Evelyn Craft," Vanessa played her trump card. Evelyn Craft was her aunt, a representative figure of the embroidery.

To have an embroidery by her would cost at least half a million and required waiting on a list for over six months.

Lady Reynolds' eyes lit up. She had heard of Evelyn Craft's reputation and had always wanted to have a design by her, "I remember your mother's sister is also named Evelyn?" "Yes, Evelyn Craft is my aunt," Vanessa said.

Lady Reynolds nodded, "Your family truly has a lot of talent. By the way, how is your mother doing?"

eyes, "My mother is doing well. The doctor said she's recovering nicely and just needs to keep her

Fitzroy; she was

said, "Grandma, time is the best sediment. Look at me, I was once a teenage girl; I'm almost

to think about it too deeply. Mom, the sun

come in

three of them returned to the living room where Lucy had laid out fruits and pastries. They chatted for a while before the conversation turned back to

met any young men you

to Poland, I actually left while in a

She understood the subtext of Vanessa's words. She exchanged a glance with Mrs. Reynolds and

each other along the way. I've

"Vanessa, you're a good girl. There are plenty of fish in the sea. Don't pin all your hopes

She looked at Lady Reynolds, then at Mrs. Reynolds, knowing they both sided with

something you

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