Chapter 22

Amelia turned around and met Lucy's gaze. Lucy clearly spotted her as well. Shock flickered across her face, quickly followed by open disgust and disdain in her eyes. How could anyone in this world look so hideous? Lucy's smile faltered. Amelia's face alone was enough to make anyone lose their appetite. She couldn't believe this eyesore was the young woman her son had been engaged to from childhood. Still, Lucy had had her fair share of experiences. She quickly regained her composure, plastering a polite smile back on her face. "Mrs. Stevans Senior, Tiana's missed you. She's not well enough to attend the banquet, so I'll take you upstairs to her room." As she spoke, Lucy didn't spare Amelia another glance. She began eyeing Winter instead. Winter was quick to seize the moment. She stepped forward and greeted, "Hello, Mrs. Brooks. I'm Winter Stevans." "Winter…" Lucy smiled approvingly. "I know you. You were crowned last year's top debutante, weren't you?" Winter nodded shy