Chapter 78

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Yesterday, Ellie got a call from Lacey, who said she was back and invited her to a welcome–back party tonight. She initially wanted to decline, but since Lacey showed up at the hospital, shhad no choice but to agree.

Lacey mentioned she had also invited a few other close friends, and Ellie didn’t want to embarrass her. So, reluctantly, Ellie went to the bar to borrow a decent outfit from the boss, Whitney

To

mprise, Whitney gave her a brand–new dress, saying was too small to return. Even when Ellie tried to offer her

Whitney refused, saying it wasn’t worth much.

To go with the off–the–shoulder, waist–cinched, knee–length dress she was wearing, she made the tough decision to buy a nice pair of high heels. Before leaving the house, she even took the time to do her makeup.

Before, to pay

every penny, almost skipping meals. She worked

while, she realized there

the clothes before respecting the person. Dressing neatly could at least save her from some unfair

immediately spotted Alex. He was sitting right in the center, leaning over to whisper something to Haley

tightened, and she quickly turned to leave. She thought, “What are they doing here

Lacey during college in Jinerity. She always knew Lacey came from a well–off family

Just as Ellie was about to turn around, Lacey grabbed her and

turned sharply towards the doorway. Ellie was so nervous she didn’t even dare

surprise when she saw Ellie, but the jealousy in her eyes

Haley’s gaze was locked on

didn’t dress up, wearing clothes that weren’t very presentable. But she

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