Just then, the butler came in to report from outside the door.

"Rose, the York folks are here. Marian herself has come, and she brought along Ms. Heidi."

A flicker of disgust crossed Rose's eyes. Ever since finding out that Heidi had set them up, she hadn't had a shred of affection for that woman.

She hadn't wanted her to come over, but Heidi had gone and dragged her grandmother, Marian, into this. The Yorks and the Hayes had been tight for generations. With Marian showing up in person, there was no way Rose could refuse entry.

Rose immediately got up. "I'll go greet them."

Just as she stepped out, there was Heidi in a light blue gown, supporting Marian as they walked in. That innocently sweet face still wore a pleasant smile. "Grandma Rose, Grandmother, and I have come to wish you a happy birthday."

hand. "Marian, you honoring me with your presence is such a delightful

it's no trouble at all. We have shared so

Marian glanced through the crowd, searching for

a twinge of disappointment. "I heard lan was injured and in

face. "He's out but went with Clara to fit their formal wear. They'll be here

voice trailed off, Greta announced, "Grandma Rose, lan, and

eyes turned toward

that hugged and highlighted her curves. Her wavy hair was pinned back with a wooden

dinner with lan, and she couldn't help but feel a touch of nervousness,

where's all that courage from last night when

silence his teasing. Amused by her adorable reaction, lan gently nudged her nose and reassured her, "Don't worry, love. I'm here, and no one's going to bully

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