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2024-10-29 19:42:56Mary was cleaning the bathroom when she heard a sound of the open door.
"Miss? Is that you?" She asked after washing her hand on the sink. However, it's not Cecilia who opened the wardrobe.
"What are you doing here, Miss Ambrose?"
Havana smiled warmly, "Hello, Merry. I want to pick up my clothes."
"What do you mean, Miss Ambrose? And my name isn't Merry. It's Mary." The maid said while she crossed her arms.
"Wow, your employer has a good taste at fashion style. I will take this." She said when take an elegant sky-blue dress.
It was tight but full dresses which consisted of a long tunic, together with a stylish veil which fell down from the head, completely covering the neck.
A golden thread was sewn along the lace work. An embroidered lace and several small sapphire stones were used to decorate the dress.
"Wait! It's Miss Lancia's
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