Chapter 136: Home Away from Home

*Jared*

“We should get back to the party. People will start to talk.” I sighed and stood up.

Eliza pouted at me. “Let them talk. Since when have you cared about rumors?”

I chuckled and took her hand, pulling her to a standing position. “I think your friends and family want to see you. I shouldn’t occupy all your time, seeing as I’m still trying to gain their favor.”

“Fine,” she whined.

Hand in hand, I led her back into the party. She still had her seat by the king and queen, but I also noticed her entire family at one table together.

In the interest of trying to keep on her parents’ good side, I led her to their table.

Her brother George was there, as well, and he had his date with him.

“Eliza, Jared, come join us,” Ernest called, waving us over.

I pulled a chair out for Eliza and she blushed as she took her seat. I sat beside her, placing my hand on her thigh under the table.

“I see the two of you finally reconnected,” Ernest said, winking.