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Chapter 18

Author: Lensa
last update publish date: 2025-12-18 22:03:51

Everyone turned their eyes to Anna, their gazes filled with quiet questions. Anna looked toward Matilda, her expression silently saying that she had no idea what was going on either. Matilda only replied with a faint, composed smile, as if there was nothing to worry about.

“Since everyone’s here, why don’t we move to the dining room?” Matilda said calmly, clearly intending to divert their attention.

No one mentioned Anna’s dress outright, but the looks from Agnes and Natalie made their disappro
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