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Chapter 112

“Seriously, dating a bad boy? Was she a hopeless Romantic?”

“It’s such a pity, considering how brilliant she is.”

Some even whispered, “Sanderson doesn’t have a son to inherit. Are they desperate enough to let this boy marry into the family?”

In the circles of high society, strategic marriages were the norm, where matrimony and interests were inextricably linked. So, Cordelia’s relationship with a so–called “bad boy‘ was utterly baffling to them.

Even with the best intentions, someone said to Lorna, “Mrs. Delaney, I’m just speaking my mind, and it’s for your own good. Cordelia’s young, and she must be confused, right? You can’t just let her run wild.”

Lorna maintained a polite smile in the face of this friendly advice.

But she defended Cordelia in her response, “We have no intention of pushing Lia into a marriage for interests. She’s missed out on a lot, and I trust her judgment.”

Initially, Lorna disapproved of the relationship, but given how Cordelia was utterly absorbed in her studies, she couldn’t picture Cordelia in a romance.

What if this was a mistake? What if Cordelia ended up an old maid?

Seeing Lorna’s response, they dropped the subject.

The decorum of a well–bred lady kept the snark at bay in her presence, but Fanny and Rachel were relentless.

Fanny snorted, “Lorna, aren’t you a bit too indulgent with Cordelia?”

Rachel chimed in with a smile, “Lorna must feel she owes her something. But you know, being well–matched is crucial, or else there’s no common ground.”

Fanny sneered, “That reminds me, wasn’t Cordelia raised in an orphanage? Maybe she finds common ground with those kinds of boyfriends.”

Lorna was livid, “What’s that supposed to mean?”

phone, suddenly put it down and shook Lorna’s arm,

Lorna paused.

laughed, “Look at you. Your composure doesn’t match up to Cordelia,”

turned, her eyes misty as they met Fanny’s, Taken aback by her gaze, Fanny

“We can’t get mad at a dog for barking at us, right? It doesn’t understand

Fanny was speechless.

“No offense. Surely, no one’s taking it

at a

from the Griffin family approached, “Mrs. Brown, Mr. Wallace is here, upstairs with Mr. Brown. Mr. Griffin has asked for Ms. Brown to come up and meet him.”

and looked at Lorna with a hint of venom. “It’s a shame. Had your daughter not been tied down, Mr. Hackett would have likely introduced her to someone like Mr. Wallace, a true gentleman,

off with her nose in the

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around, envying Sallie’s excellence compared to

of the girls protested, “I’m not a commodity to be picked over. What if he’s

her, “Anyone Mr. Hackett deems suitable is bound to be decent

what matter most. I actually envy Cordella.”

parent swiftly pulled their child to the side, “You’d do well to emulate Cordelia’s dedication to her studies, but don’t you dare follow her lead in picking boyfriends. If you bring

well than to study hard. No matter how talented Cordelia is, can she outshine Calvert? Everyone was jealous of you having

it doesn’t mean others don’t stand

dispersed, avoiding Cordelia like the plague, fearing their children might follow her poor example,

about to pick up her phone for more math problems when she

she looked up to see Merry

spoken when Lorna encouraged her, “Go on, have fun. Don’t just read

phone down and

red cocktail dress, led her to a secluded balcony with two sofas and a coffee table laden with pastries and tea. They could still see the main room but had

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