Unexpected Reverence

"Why don't you say something, Great Scientist? Could it be that you can't afford it?" Colin stared at Valerie with a sharp gaze.

The others began to whisper.

"Oh my, don't tell me she doesn't want to pay for it?"

"I heard them talking just now. They said the dress Valerie is wearing is made from a tailor's shop. She can't even afford a proper gown. I bet she doesn't have much money."

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