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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.”

Parker frowned.“Mary, don’t say such

telling the truth.” Mary subtly supported Alice; she knew everyone looked

looked at Mary.“Happy birthday. Time flies. I remember

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

nodded. She’d attended countless events like this

her hand.“May I have

don’t invite girls to dance. Dance with Mr. Wilson; you’ve known each

dance with Mr. Windham. Dance with Mr. Wilson instead.”

Mrs. Garcia; she was a master manipulator. This would make others resent Mary for dancing with Jack, especially mentioning

Mr. Wilson should dance with Alice.”

birthday. Miss

her gaze, smiling.“I don’t mind.”

Garcia said sweetly,

she knew Mrs. Garcia

with the girl I like.

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the cake cutting, did I?” Andrew Yates arrived, with Wilson Garcia. Mary breathed a

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