Chapter 657
Mrs. Waverly’s question captured everyone’s attention.
They had all heard that the engagement between the Everhart and Sinclair families was off because Orion had fallen for another girl and dumped Sophia.
Lemira felt uncomfortable under everyone’s scrutiny.
She looked up at Orion, but his eyes were deep and unreadable; she couldn’t tell what he was thinking.
Orion’s gaze was fixed on her as he said calmly, “Not yet p>
Hearing this, a triumphant smile spread across Mrs. Amelia’s face. She knew it. How could Orion publicly acknowledge a girl from such a minor family as his girlfriend?
He was probably just infatuated with Lemira for now. In the end, he would choose a girl from a suitable family to marry and have children with.
Mrs. Amelia thought that perhaps she shouldn’t have let Sophia leave the party to go to the hospital with Mrs. Amanda. It would have been good for her to witness this firsthand.
Men could be charming, but they were always clear-headed when it mattered.
Mrs. Waverly deliberately pressed, “But didn’t you just call Ms. Langston your girlfriend p>
“Because I haven’t won her over yet. It’s just wishful thinking on my part p>
The man’s voice was steady and full of affection.
Lemira heard his words, feeling as if something had struck her in the chest, sending waves crashing through her calm heart.
She never expected Orion to publicly humble himself like this.
Mrs. Waverly’s smile froze on her face. She was taken aback, and then she looked at Lemira, amazed that this girl had such a powerful hold over Orion, making him wrapped around her finger.
Mrs. Amelia was also smiling, but the smile didn’t reach her eyes. After all, the son- in-law she had her eye on for years had suddenly been snatched away. No one would be happy about that.
“Well then, Orion, you’d better work hard. Our Lemira has a lot of admirers at school p>
At this, Stella stepped forward to link arms with Lemira. “If you don’t put in the effort, someone else might sweep her off her feet p>
After Stella finished, Mrs. Waverly frowned. “Stella, don’t talk nonsense p>
“Edith, I’m not. It’s the truth p>
Stella
She subtly backing Lemira
up.
She knew that people in their circte looked down on Lemira, seeing her. as someone with hip status and still no associated with the Langston family.
“I will try my best p>
Orion looked down at Stella. “Happy birthday. Time flies. I still remember when you were just a little kid p>
“I know. I used to love chasing after you all when I was little. But because of my leg, I’d always get hurt, and Grandma Eileen would scold all of you p>
Stella reminisced for a bit, and her mood brightened. “The dancing is next. Let’s all have some fun. Lemira, do you know how to dance p>
Lemira nodded. “A little p>
Back in Lyria, the Langston family was considered prominent, so she had attended many similar functions.
Stella held out her hand to Lemira. “Then I invite you for a dance p>
Just then, Mrs. Amelia cut in, “Stella, girls don’t dance with girls. You should ask your Orion to
You’ve known each o
dance
since you
were children p>
Mrs. Waverly quickly agreed. “Yes, yes, that’s `right. You were originally
scheduled to dance with Mr.
Langston Why not dance with
Everhart instead p>
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Lemira glanced at Mrs. Amelia. She truly was a master-class schemer.
If it were anyone else in her shoes, they would surely be jealous of Stella dancing
with Orion after a comment like that.