Chapter 651

Roseanne gently returned her focus to the plate in front of her, savoring each bite.

The Dixon family had pulled out all the stops for their guests today, even going so far as to hire a chef renowned for his work at state dinners. The dishes were a testament to his skill, each one a perfect blend of flavors, colors, and aromas.

Even the simplest dessert in the middle of the meal was a treat usually reserved for the most prestigious events-a delicate almond jelly.

For Mamie, this feast was nothing short of euphoric bliss!

"Roseanne, this is so good... and this... and this... you have to try some..." she urged, barely pausing between bites to invite Roseanne to join in.

Roseanne couldn't help but laugh, "Yeah, I'm on it."

As they were thoroughly enjoying their meal, Scales suddenly stood, "Roseanne, Mamie, could you come with me for a moment?"

The girls exchanged puzzled glances.

Mamie asked, "What for?"

all but screamed,

a sigh, Scales explained, "I need you to come to the main table, to

was tempted to ask if that

know these people. What was the point of

rather spend her time enjoying a few

invited them, and since they were going to meet the elders, it

casual acquaintances, Scales probably wouldn't

the two of them picked up their glasses and followed him to the

rounded the screen, though Roseanne had her suspicions, she was still taken aback

table, flanked by Damaris

Reynolds,

was also present, and seated

the grandmother beamed as her grandson approached, "Oh, these must be your two friends?"

Such well-mannered

to join Scales and pointed at Roseanne and

to introduce everyone

over to offer his

everyone, and noting that Owen Reynolds was not only paying her full attention but even offering a smile-a stark

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