At that, Selena hurriedly lowered her head and apologized, “I’m so sorry I slipped.” In the end, she still turned to Ellen for help. ‘Ellie, please put in a good word for me.”
Meanwhile, Anastasia turned from displeased to shocked when she saw Selena calling out to Ellen. “Do you know her, Ellie?” “She’s the daughter of that uncle, Mom, Ellen answered, prompting Anastasia to size Selena up. She’s the girl they sent abroad for studies?!
“I’m really sorry, Mrs. Presgrave. Please forgive me. I’m still fresh here, so I’m still learning.” Selena immediately pulled the pity card. ‘Forget it. I won’t hold you for anything.”
Anastasia decided to overlook the matter only because of Ellen. Later, the manager took Selena away and got someone else to serve them, and as Anastasia watched the manager lecture Selena in the corner, she mused, Looks like they only sent her abroad for dignity. She didn’t end up learning anything practical.
“Ellie, do you want to invite your uncle and his family to the wedding?” Anastasia asked. She knew it was something she had to check with Ellen, and if the young woman said yes, they would just do it according to her wishes.
It was justifiable, too, if Ellen said no, for even Anastasia didn’t want to forgive the Aguirres for what they did to Ellen.
Ellen had actually thought about it, and she thought it wasn’t morally right if she didn’t invite her uncle. Hence, she nodded. “I’d like to invite them if they’re willing to come.”
“Alright. I’ll have them send the invitation over. It’ll be up to them whether they want to show up.” Anastasia nodded.
Meanwhile, in the corner not far away, Selena stood gazing in Ellen’s direction with envy and jealousy. However, she couldn’t harm Ellen anymore, for Ellen had people to defend her now. Plus, she dared not bet on her life anymore.
She had had enough jail time. Now, she just wanted to live, and judging from what she heard about Ellen’s wedding, the latter’s life had reached a height beyond her imagination. Just where had gone wrong?! What have I done to lose to Ellen when I started off so much better than her?!
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