As Felicity spoke, she added, Of course, if you’d prefer the dress Lysander picked out for you, you don’t have to wear this one.
Her words hinted at a possibility, but it was clear from her visible disappointment that she anticipated Mila might refuse.
Mila, amused, tried to comfort Felicity. If I do attend, I’ll certainly wear the dress you prepared for me, Mom. Thank you, I really like it.
Felicity’s face lit up with joy at her words.
Mila noticed her mother’s happiness but sighed inwardly. The truth was, Lysander rarely took her to such events, let alone personally picked out a dress for her. Usually, if they attended together, and her mother-in-law didn’t prepare a dress, Mila would have to get one custom-made from her favorite boutique.
But…
Mila asked, Mom, when did the invitation arrive?
Felicity thought for a moment and replied, About a month ago.
Just as Mila suspected, Lysander had received the invitation long ago but hadn’t mentioned it to her, clearly not intending to take her along. If it weren’t for Roland sending her an invite directly, she wouldn’t even have known about the Lockwood family gathering.
On that day, Lysander would undoubtedly bring along Giselle, his long-time favorite childhood friend.
Mila felt a headache coming on. Roland had insisted she attend, which meant she had no choice. The thought of running into Lysander and Giselle together at the party, along with that crazy Ryan, was enough to make her nauseous.
Mila steadied herself and smiled, Mom, do you really like Lillian’s work?
Oh yes, her embroidery is rare and exquisite, a true heritage craft, and her designs have a unique classical beauty, Felicity, who came from a family of scholars and was an artist herself, praised.
Hearing such high praise from Felicity pleased Mila. Well, I’ll help you get in touch with her and have something made for you as a gift.
Felicity beamed. The thought alone is enough.
Mila smiled back but stayed silent. Since she had decided on the divorce, she couldn’t just accept benefits from the Montgomery family. Felicity had gifted her a gown, so she planned to create a dress in return, something her mother-in-law would cherish.