Six Brothers Plea for Forgiveness

Chapter 339

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Mrs. Parker’s question drew everyone’s attention. The rumors of Jack breaking off his engagement with Julia because of another woman were rife.

Alice felt uncomfortable under the scrutinizing gazes. She met Jack’s gaze; his eyes were inscrutable.

He looked at her, saying calmly, “Not yet.”

Mrs. Garcia looked pleased. She’d known Jack wouldn’t publicly acknowledge a girl from a modest family. This was probably a temporary infatuation; he’d eventually marry someone of equal standing.

Mrs. Parker pressed, “But you called Miss Windham

your girlfriend earlier.”

“Because I haven’t won her heart yet. It’s wishful thinking on my part,” Jack said, his voice smooth and sincere.

Alice’s heart skipped a beat. She hadn’t expected him to publicly humble himself like this.

Mrs. Parker’s smile faltered; she was surprised. Alice had managed to completely charm Jack. Mrs. Garcia smiled, but her eyes were cold. Losing the man she’d had her eye on for years wouldn’t sit well.

“Mr. Wilson needs to work hard. Alice had many suitors in school,” Mary said, linking arms with Alice.“If he doesn’t act fast, someone else will steal her away.”

frowned.“Mary, don’t say such things.”

I’m telling the truth.” Mary subtly supported Alice; she knew everyone looked down

Time flies. I remember you as a little girl.”

around. But because of my leg, I’d often get hurt, and Grandma Wilson would scold you,”

nodded. She’d attended countless events like this in A

her hand.“May I

girls to dance. Dance with Mr. Wilson;

to dance with Mr.

a master manipulator. This would make others resent Mary for dancing

Mr. Wilson should dance with Alice.”

Garcia persisted.“Mary, it’s your birthday. Miss Windham wouldn’t mind, would she?”

gaze, smiling.“I

Mrs. Garcia said sweetly,

she knew Mrs. Garcia

I only want to dance with the girl I like. But I can find you a different

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miss the cake cutting, did I?” Andrew Yates arrived, with Wilson Garcia. Mary breathed a sigh of relief.“Zifeng, may I have this dance?”