GoodReadIntroducing them, Doreen said, “Professor Perez, this is Stella Anderson, the woman | work for, founder of our
studio.
Then, turning to Stella, she added, “And this is Alissa Perez, my professor.
Stella extended a polite greeting to Alissa.
The woman who stood before her was in her forties, exuding a mature charm and an elegant grace that seemed
to illuminate her surroundings.
However, Stella couldn't help but notice Alissa’s lingering gaze.
Feeling a twinge of self-consciousness, she wondered if her face was smeared with dirt and subconsciously
brushed her cheek with her hand.
Observing Stella, Alissa explained, “I'm sorry, but you look incredibly familiar.
It's so startling that | find myself unable to look away.
My apologies for staring.
Stella lowered her hand and offered a forgiving smile, responding lightly, “It’s no problem at all.
Alissa continued to gaze at Stella, curiosity piqued, and inquired, “Your last nisn’t common around
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Are you from here, Ms.
Anderson?”
Shaking her head, Stella replied, “No, | grew up in Bysea with my grandfather.
| moved here after | got married.
Alissa's surprise was evident as she continued, “Did you just mention you had a grandfather?”
The question seemed unusual, and Stella, bewildered, nodded.
“Yes, he raised me.
As Stella responded, she noticed a strange look on Alissa’s face and asked, puzzled, “Is something wrong?”
Alissa quickly dismissed her concern.
“Oh, no, it’s nothing.
| might have confused you with someone else.
Brushing aside any lingering awkwardness, Stella got straight to the point.
“Professor Perez, I've cto seek your help.
I'm currently working on a project that requires embroidery.
You've seen the pattern earlier.
Though I'm not skilled in embroidery myself, I'm hoping you could assist me.
As she spoke, Stella unfolded a design draft and pointed to a specific pattern.
“The previous embroiderer said it would take two days to complete this pattern, but she had to attend to an
emergency and couldn't finish.
We need this dress completed by tomorrow.
Could you help us meet this tight deadline and ensure the work is up to standard?”
Alissa didn’t respond right away.
Stella worried she had reservations and blurted out, “We'll do everything we can to meet your needs, whatever
they are.
Alissa shook her head.
“l don’t need anything,” she said.
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“The pattern isn’t too hard, but it'll take at least a day.
| have classes tomorrow morning, so | can’t start until the afternoon.
Stella's heart sank.
According to Bella, Margery needed the dress finished by tomorrow.
If Alissa started embroidering in the afternoon, it would definitely go past the deadline.
“Is there any way to shorten the timeframe?” Stella asked anxiously.
“Or could you recommend someone? I'm open to anything as long as they can finish it on time.
Alissa sighed.
“Ms.
Anderson, it’s not that I’m unwilling to help, but this is how long it takes.
| can’t change that.
| do have a talented student, but she’s currently studying abroad.
Stella felt a surge of disappointment.
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