Chapter 801

I couldn't help but feel a little dazed. It was as if I were suddenly pulled back to the times when Joanna and I used to dance together. Before long, Joanna and Dwight finished their dance and began walking toward us. "You're being too modest, Ms. Joanna. You danced beautifully," Dwight said, his eyes brimming with admiration. Joanna offered a small, composed smile. "You're too kind, Mr. Malone. You led well." I stood beside them, watching her act so composed and poised. A wave of mixed emotions surged in my chest. If I had been stronger, more capable, maybe she wouldn't have to take on these responsibilities for the Holmes family. Just then, an ill-timed voice pierced through the polite atmosphere. "So, Nydia, this is the long-lost daughter your family just claimed? Joanna Holmes, right?" I turned at the sound. A woman dressed in a flashy gown stood nearby, her tone dripping with sarcasm as she looked Joanna up and down. Nydia's expression faltered for a second. The warmth arou