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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.”

don’t say such

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

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

because of my leg, I’d often get hurt, and Grandma Wilson would scold you,” Mary said, her mood improving.“It’s time for dancing. Alice,

events like

I have

dance. Dance with Mr. Wilson; you’ve known each

you were supposed to dance with Mr. Windham. Dance with Mr.

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

Mr. Wilson should

Garcia persisted.“Mary, it’s your birthday. Miss Windham

gaze, smiling.“I don’t

be shy,” Mrs. Garcia said sweetly, but her eyes held coldness.

anxiously at Alice and Jack; she knew Mrs. Garcia

looked at Mary.“Sorry, I only want to dance with the girl I

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did I?” Andrew Yates arrived, with Wilson Garcia. Mary

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