Vivian stood still, her eyes lowered, thick lashes shading the disappointment in her eyes.
She swallowed hard, holding back the words that were about to spill out.
Some truths, even if spoken, change nothing and only make oneself more embarrassed.
When she returned to the hall, the lights were dazzling, and the music was melodious.
Melanie was wearing a light yellow cocktail dress and ran over in high heels, her face full of joy.
"Vivian! I've been looking for you everywhere just now but didn't see you."
Vivian forced a smile.
"My mom just called me outside."
Melanie frowned, immediately showing a worried look in her eyes, and asked in a low voice, "Aunt Quinn didn't make things difficult for you, did she?"
She and Vivian were high school classmates, having gone through the most innocent student days together. She knew well that Sharon Quinn had always been cold and distant towards Vivian, never truly considering her a daughter-in-law.
"No, she's much better than before."
