Chapter 1653

• Auxie was fuming with anger. She had publicly invited Gavin to dance, but now, with the rejection, she could feel the stares of everyone around her. Whispers and quiet laughter filled the air, and she knew they were all mocking her.
• As the dance began, Auxie's attention was drawn to a slender woman making her way toward them. It was Liza. She had witnessed the scene where Auxie had tried to charm Gavin, and though she had no interest in causing trouble, she couldn’t let this woman continue to act so brazenly around her husband.
• Liza reached the center of the room, and Henry, spotting her, rushed over. “Sister-in-law, you’re here! I was wondering when you’d arrive.”