I sniffed, but I wouldn’t let the tears fall. By the end of Nathan’s list, I had been the only person to have received zero support. The orphanage I supported would receive no donations from tonight, despite my best efforts.
In her ten minute appearance, Jane had undone hours’ worth of my efforts.
I’d been getting glares since I returned to the ballroom, but now, the whispers started too.
I wished the ground would open up and swallow me whole. Then I wouldn’t feel so much embarrassment and shame.
I’d hoped to gain enough donations to be able to give the orphanage at least some relief. They knew about my backing them. We had to submit the organizations we supported to Nathan and the producers ahead of time. They likely made commercials and promos for the gala utilizing that information.
