A flurry of whispers and gossip rippled through the crowd.
Ann and Selene’s faces went pale. Mrs. Quinn stood frozen in shock, taking a long moment to process what she’d heard.
She confronted Darleen, her voice trembling. "Miss Ferguson, what proof do you have for saying that?"
Darleen pointed to Ann and Selene. "The people involved are right here. You’d be better off asking them."
With that, Darleen stepped back to watch the show unfold.
Mrs. Quinn turned to face Selene and Ann.
Selene calmly stepped forward. "Mrs. Quinn, we've been friends for so many years. Please don't believe these one-sided accusations."
Ann quickly chimed in, "To be honest, Mrs. Quinn, I did date Miss Ferguson's brother for a while. But his family looked down on my background and forced us to break up. I don't know what I did to offend her, but she seems determined to slander me."
Then, Selene leaned in and whispered to Mrs. Quinn, "Ann and Mr. Ferguson were in a relationship. They broke up over a small argument. Miss Ferguson is just trying to humiliate my niece. Don't fall for her tricks and lose your composure."
Mrs. Quinn was still skeptical. "Is that really it?"
Selene nodded firmly. "Mrs. Quinn, don't listen to Miss Ferguson. There was a misunderstanding between Mr. Ferguson and our Ann, but it's not as serious as she's making it out to be. She's dragging Mr. Quinn into this to deliberately sow discord between us. Please don't be deceived."
Ann looked at the crowd with a wounded expression. "Even though York still has feelings for me, I know I'm not worthy of him. I just don't understand why Miss Ferguson won't leave me alone."


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