Chapter 216: Makeup

At the Santee family breakfast table, Esther brought it up again, just as Margaret had expected. "You need to come with me to that gathering," Esther said, as if it were already decided. "Mom, I really don't have time lately." Margaret kept her tone light, but her patience was thin. "The perfume company is finally picking up. Everything needs hands-on attention. As the boss, a lot of decisions have to go through me personally. Where am I supposed to find time to go to some party with you?" "Oh,...