Chapter 399 A Clever Retreat to Advance
- The laughter was grating, sharp enough to set teeth on edge.
- Stephanie turned her head and spotted Loretta among the cluster of women. She hadn’t heard her voice earlier, but with how lively the chatter was, Loretta had surely fanned the flames.
- Stephanie lifted her skirt slightly and slipped into an empty seat among them. The group went quiet at once, faces stiff with awkward smiles.