Chapter 99

Barbara was somewhat surprised. "Have you studied this? This is certainly not just simple mending." Janice glanced back at Edward. He gave a small, almost imperceptible nod, signaling his approval. As she stepped up to the platform, Janice quickly assessed the silk textile artifact on the table. It appeared to be the clothing of a historical figure, likely a queen or noblewoman from a bygone empire. To make ends meet back then, she had volunteered for a position in artifact restoration. During that time, she learned quite a bit about the craft. While she wouldn't call herself an expert, she knew enough to understand what could and couldn't be done. "To be honest, Mrs. Moore, I've participated in a restoration project before, so I do know a bit about this. Since there's no one else here, I know various stitching methods. If you could guide me, I'd be happy to assist," Janice said. Barbara was taken aback. "You've been involved in restoration?" Heidi questioned. Just then, Gordon