Chapter 37

"I've been thinking about buying Silver Spring for months, and there's been no word in our circle about its availability. Miss Hampton, I understand you wanting to make a statement, but wearing a counterfeit designer dress is disrespectful," declared a high-status girl, her tone dripping with condescension. At her words, the room collectively turned against Eleanor, eyes filled with disdain. "See? Children raised in the village just can’t fit in." "Such vanity. How could she stoop so low?" "My idol is renowned, but even a country girl knows her. It's disgraceful." "If they knew, they'd feel unlucky." The accusations swirled, and Abigail's spirits lifted. Her suspicion was confirmed—Eleanor couldn’t possibly have been given such an exquisite dress by their family. "Sister Eleanor, how could you deceive everyone like this? The Hampton family has many dresses. Doing this at the party tarnishes our family's reputation," Abigail said coldly, her eyes narrowing. Hazel added, "Exactly. Grandp