Part 88

TWO WEEKS HAVE PASSED, and Olivia is once again reluctantly attending the party thrown by the Quirino family.

Yes, it's Meizar and Lorraine's wedding day. The youngest son of the Claire-Antony couple, Flavia and Ignazio's brother.

If only she were allowed, Olivia would avoid the event because she wants to steer clear of Ignazio and also Mrs. Claire, who always makes her heart race in a different way every time she sees her, or whenever they accidentally lock eyes.

Olivia wants to come up with an excuse not to attend. But the more she thinks about it, all the reasons she has sound unreasonable. And if she doesn't show up, it will only raise suspicion and discomfort between her and her foster family.

At times like this, Olivia feels regret. Why did she run to Flavia's residence? Why didn't she just work in a different city, far away from her foster family, where she wouldn't be under their watchful eyes?

But oh well, she can't fix a broken mirror, can she?

Olivia sits at a round table w