*
Halfway through the banquet, Ashton Heath left with Joanna Lawrence.
He had originally planned to give the gift and leave right away.
However, Madam White was particularly fond of Joanna and borrowed her away from him several times, so he couldn't leave for a while.
As they were leaving, Madam White and Gary White saw them off together.
Madam White held Joanna's hand, her face showing reluctance, and repeated the same words several times: "Joanna, my dear, feel free to come over to visit me whenever you have time. I'll make sure to cook you my specialty dishes."
"Can I call you when I miss you in the future?"
They wouldn't be unable to see each other after this separation.
But Madam White just felt particularly reluctant to let go.
She wanted Joanna to stay a little longer.
But she knew it wouldn't be appropriate.
As for when Annie Lawrence left, Madam White wasn't aware of it at all.
She didn't feel any reluctance towards Annie, either.
