"Glades, let me give it a try," Julia Bluen said, tugging at his hand when she saw Glades Horne was about to say more. She knew this man was protective of her, but sometimes, the more protective he was, the more his mother and sister would dislike her.
Disapproval flashed in Glades Horne's eyes.
Yet Julia responded with a reassuring gaze, and he could only offer a smile, releasing his firm grip on Julia's hand.
Adele Horne sat beside Mila Anderson; her card-playing skills were exceptional. Mila would not allow Adele to take her place but instead let Julia represent her, clearly aiming to embarrass Julia.
"Well, Mrs. Horne, isn't Miss Julia Young Master Glades's wife's younger sister?" a few ladies asked. It was unclear if they truly didn't know or were deliberately trying to embarrass Julia.
