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Chapter 13
It was the morning of my birthday, only hours before the party. I should have already been home getting ready, but instead I stood in a beautiful sitting room, holding a large box and wearing a friendly smile.
Edith stared at me, unable to hide her suspicion. “Why are you here?”
“Darling!” Edith’s mother, the Countess of Erand, frowned at her daughter. “Don’t be rude!” Turning to me, she continued with an ingratiating smile. “We’re honored to have you here, Lady Lenora. We’ve always been so happy to see you two be such good friends; you are such a good role model for her, quite the perfect lady!”
Edith looked put out at her mother’s flattery. “Not such good friends lately.” She muttered.
“Edith…” the countess began to scold, but I stepped forward, interrupting her.
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