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2024-10-29 19:42:56Emily
When Douglas's mother invited me to have tea with her, I genuinely believed that things were improving between us and that I just needed to be a little more patient for his family to accept our relationship better. I was completely mistaken.
"My son should pay for you to take etiquette lessons," Ramona Carter said without any embarrassment or tact. "You lack essential social skills to move in the high circles of New York society."
"I would say a complete course is needed, Mother," Nora added.
It was the first time that Douglas's mother and sister spoke so explicitly about my inadequacy. Normally, they would just imply their terrible opinion of me. I must admit I wasn't expecting such an attack.
"I'm getting help in that regard
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