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“This one looks great. We’ll buy it.”
“This one looks great too. We’ll take it.”
“Wow, this one’s even better. We’re getting all of them!”
Lauren was speechless.
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The children’s clothing store stretched as far as the eye could see. Over a hundred beautiful dresses- every single one had been picked out by Madam Shirley and Victor.
Those two were even more excited than Lauren herself. They were like a pair of shopaholic maniacs spoiling their daughter and sister to the extreme. Watching the way they kept grabbing more and more clothes made Lauren feel a little scared.
As for the store staff–they were grinning from ear to ear.
Lauren wanted to stop them but couldn’t. In the end, she could only let her beloved mom and brother do as they pleased.
One of the employees noticed she looked a bit bored and said kindly, “Are you thirsty? I’ll get you a drink.”
Lauren had changed into so many outfits that she was sweating all over. She really was a little thirsty.
“Thank you,” she said, flashing her big, sweet smile.
The store clerk was completely melted by her polite and adorable manner.
Wasn’t the country encouraging people to have children?
This little girl was every woman’s dream child. So well–behaved, so cute, so polite–one wouldn’t be enough, two wouldn’t be too many. The more the better!
Her mom and brother were buying over a hundred dresses for her, and through all the outfit changes, she hadn’t cried or fussed even once. She stayed patient the entire time. In almost ten years of working here, this was the first child like her the clerk had ever met.
Happily, the clerk went to fetch a drink for Lauren.
Just then, three people walked into the store.
A woman dressed head–to–toe in designer labels stepped inside. Judging from her outfit and accessories, she was clearly a wealthy lady.
She had an LV handbag on one arm and was holding the hand of a five–year–old girl with the other. That little girl’s other hand was being held by a boy who looked about ten.
A family of three, all blessed with great looks and exuding confidence from head to toe.
“Willow, take a look and see which dress you like. Mommy will buy it for you.”
“Lauren is the princess of our family. I’m going to buy every single beautiful princess dress here for
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“Wow, this kids‘ clothing store is huge! It’s even bigger than the nicest one in Hoverdale!”
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Hearing the voices, Lauren instinctively looked in their direction. The moment she saw who it was, her pupils shrank.
The three people who walked in weren’t strangers.
It was Alice, Elliot, and Willow.
She’d known she would cross paths with them in this life, but she never expected it to happen so soon.
Alice was still just as beautiful, even younger–looking than Lauren remembered. Though she was in her thirties, her perfectly maintained features made her look no older than twenty–five.
Elliot hadn’t yet grown into the tall, imposing man she remembered, but that arrogant expression on his face–it was exactly as she recalled.
As for Willow–no surprise she looked like the pampered princess of the Bennett family. She wore a puffed–out dress, her long hair tied into a bun, a crystal clip sparkling on her head, her entire outfit exuding luxury from head to toe.
So in my last life, this is when Alice and Elliot brought Willow to Balewood to vacation.
Back then, I was still in the orphanage. I didn’t have new clothes. I didn’t even know what a vacation was.
Lauren forcefully pushed down the wave of hatred rising in her chest and looked away.
She was still too young right now. As long as they didn’t come bother her, she could set aside her grudge from her previous life–for now.
She sat quietly on the couch without saying a word, not even glancing at the Bennett family’s trio.
But just because she didn’t provoke others didn’t mean no one would provoke her.
Willow pouted unhappily. “Why doesn’t this giant store have any pretty dresses?”
Her lips stuck out as her whole face twisted with displeasure.
Alice and Elliot looked around, and sure enough, they didn’t see any standout dresses on display.
Just then, the store clerk returned with a glass of milk and handed it to Lauren.
“Thank you,” Lauren said as she took it.
The clerk patted her on the head. “No need to thank me.”
Serving such a sweet little girl was pure joy.
Alice walked over with Elliot and Willow in tow. She asked the clerk, “Do you have any other dresses in the
store?”
The clerk looked at Willow with a friendly smile and asked, “Is Ma’am looking for something for your daughter?”
Alice nodded “Yes”
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“I’m very sorry, but all our most beautiful dresses have already been reserved.”
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As she spoke, she pointed toward the pile of shopping bags waiting to be packed up. Looking around, there were heaps on the floor–and even more unbagged dresses sitting right on the sofa, next to Lauren.
Willow’s eyes immediately landed on a pale purple puff princess dress.
She ran over and scooped it up into her arms.
“I like this one. Mommy, buy it for me.”
“Of course, sweetheart. If you like it, then I’ll buy it for you.” Alice said directly, “Wrap this one up for me.”
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