Laura is used to being bullied, as she experienced in that other life. She’s familiar with how others look at her with dislike, disdain, or even pure hate.
It’s odd how she finds it helpful now. She can tell if someone’s being sincere or only pretending. Those smiles directed at her… she can spot which ones are fake.
Most of the fake ones came from young ladies, she noted. She’d seen very few sincere ones, but she made sure to remember their names.
She answered simple questions, but declined to answer personal ones. She’s grateful that Lady Olive speaks for her. After a while, the crowd was slowly dispersed. They have returned to their own seating arrangement. About ten women who were seated with them have been relieved as well. Lady Olive apologized for the inconvenience.
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