Timothy was struck by a sudden clarity when Magdalen put things into perspective for him.
He needed a favor from Charlie and knew that Carson would be at the shindig today. He shamelessly tagged along, hoping Carson
could put in a good word and introduce him to Charlie, but had he otten that everyone here was a heavyweight in J City?
He wasn't exactly in a position to throw his weight around.
Quickly adjusting his attitude, Timothy said with a half-smile, "I was just pulling Ms. Jarvis's leg, Magdalen. No offense meant."
But Magdalen wasn't ready to let it slide. "Sjokes are all in good fun, but others can land your whole family in hot water,
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtTimothy. You'd better learn the difference."
Timothy could feel his irritation rising at Magdalen's condescending tone, but he dared not show it, and kept a strained smile
plastered on his face as he apologized.
Carson wandered over and asked, "What's going on?"
Without missing a beat, Timothy replied, "Nothing, just exchanging a few words with Magdalen."
After which he quickly pulled Carson away.
Magdalen and Sylvia exchanged glances, too used to dealing with slimeballs to take it to heart, and turned to go find Emily and the
others.
Evelyn, who had been eavesdropping for a bit, watched Sylvia with a thoughtful gaze.
"Evelyn," Magdalen suddenly called out, e and sit with us."
Magdalen only knew Evelyn as a friend Estelle had brought from outside, assuming Estelle had temporarily put her up at Old Mr.
Quintin's place, and that's why she cwith Gabriel.
As a friend of Estelle's, she felt it was her duty to look out for her.
ing," Evelyn replied, her eyes trailing Gabriel's figure as she walked towards Magdalen.
Evelyn had met Emily and the others before, and Magdalen introduced Sylvia to Emily and Marina.
Sylvia had an easygoing and gentle demeanor that made her instantly likable, so even though it was their first meeting, they all hit
it off right away.
Magdalen turned to Emily, "Where's Kya? Howe you and Charlie didn't bring her along?"
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