Chapter 129
As more people trickled in, I cleared my throat softly and composed myself, trying to look calm and unbothered as I walked in.
That was when I realized that almost everyone had come with a partner. It was rare to see anyone alone.
I awkwardly touched the bridge of my nose and scanned the room. Just below the main table, there was a row of reserved seats. One of them had my name on it.
Without hesitation, I walked over and took my seat.
Around me, hushed whispers quickly filled the air. They thought they were being discreet, but I could hear every word.
“Who is she? She’s stunning!”
“No idea. I’ve never seen her before.”
“There’s no way I wouldn’t have noticed someone this pretty.”
“Wait–she kind of looks like Elise!”
“Elise? As in Jonathan’s wife?”
“Yeah, I think that’s her!”
“That’s Mrs. Ford? Seriously? She’s gorgeous. I thought she’d be some country girl or something.”
I sat quietly, listening to them whisper among themselves.
They assumed I couldn’t hear, and I pretended I didn’t.
“Didn’t Alicia say she was from the countryside? How is she this pretty?”
“Well, think about it. If she were ugly, would Jonathan have married her?”
“Still, I doubt it’ll last. I mean, look at this birthday party. Mr. Ford pulled out all the stops for
Alicia. That’s not the kind of effort you put into just any relationship.”
“I heard that when both Alicia and Elise fell into the water, Jonathan didn’t even hesitate. He went
straight for Alicia. Poor Elise…”
Their glances turned pitiful. Some even looked like they were enjoying the drama.
I ignored all of them.
The fruit platter looked decent, so I picked some up and started snacking.
Maybe it was how calm I seemed, but eventually, the whispers died down.
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