Dinner at George McLaren's house went well. Elizabeth seemed to really enjoy the gathering. She was happy to see her old friend. They talked about many things. About the past. About their children.
"I'm glad to see you smiling, Elizabeth," Sharma said at dessert.
"So what?" Elizabeth asked. "Did you think I'd fall apart?"
Sharma took Elizabeth's hand gently. "I don't mean to patronize you, but I felt so sad ten years ago when you left Winny."
"Ah, that was one decade ago. Why are you bringing it up again? I've already moved on. My life in Sorream is fine."
Clarissa and Loris just observed this conversation. They didn't know what to say.
"Uh, I wanted to ask you something about Miss Ruwina, Clarissa." Suddenly, the topic of conversation changed. Elizabeth looked at Clarissa, who had n
