Chapter 306 - 303: Afternoon Tea Party IV (2/2)
Leonard and Christopher approached Serena's table, and seeing thereet her brother
"Brother Leonard I didn't know that you will be joining us today" She greeted as she gave him a smile
Leonard smiled back He didn't want to, but he had to introduce his host "Yes, I was just invited after our ue Marquis Christopher Cross, this is ave Serena a slight bow as he asked for her hand
Serena placed her hand in his not really thinking much of it
Christopher then kissed the back of her hand as he looked up at her and said, "Enchanté"
Leonard furrowed his brows Was Christopher flirting with his sister? He shook his head Most probably just flattering
Serena thought the same, so she just smiled back as she pulled her hand away from his "You flatter me Lord Cross Please, let irls have been looking forward to this part Her on the other hand wanted to join the table where Charlton was Really, this tea party sure eird
Anyhow, she just needs to stay for a fewthe comfort room Surely, Charlton would follow her after a while
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Charlton followed Anna to the buffet table to get so for a ive an outright refusal as no offer has been made
Meanwhile, from the times he danced with Lady Anna, he knew that she somewhat admired him, but many ladies admire him, so he did not think h, it see some snacks, Anna led him to sit in front of one unoccupied table under the canopy It was a square table good for four It was on the other end to where Serena was seated, but it didn'tas he can see her It doesn't hurt that she can see him too
"So… Lord Daniel, what made you come and join us in this tea party this year?" Anna asked She could guess the answer, but she needed an opening for their conversation
Charlton drank the tea in front of hiht that it would be impolite to decline the invitation this year too" He replied casually
Anna sood if that were the case At least itshe could i all his tiirls ere ih to think that they were her friends would dare sit with them uninvited
However, she haven't anticipated the shahter Emily who placed her plate of macaroons on the table and took a seat beside Charlton
Charlton tried not to wince with the situation Ok, so he heard about how things work in this tea party, so it's nothing unexpected but still
He looked at Serena's direction and saw that she was trying to listen to what Christopher was saying However, the mirth in her eyesfro at him
Well, it was indeed a funny situation, except that he was the one in it Looking at the two ladies ere both seated on each side of the table with him in between, he just wanted to pray and say, 'so help me God'
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TBC