"Lena," Chris said as he gazed at her. "What's on your mind?"

Sasha snapped back to reality and instinctively tugged her sleeve down to hide the black butterfly tattoo on her wrist.

"I-I'd like to go for a walk." She smiled. "Chris, could we head to the shopping mall?"

Chris was taken aback. Lena seemed entirely different today.

Usually content, Lena wasn't into shopping or splurging on clothes or cosmetics. Fun activities that most girls enjoyed didn't seem to interest her.

She had never suggested a trip to the shopping mall before!

Chris felt a sense of reluctance but studied her closely. She was still Lena, yet somehow not quite herself.

"What's bothering you, Chris?" Sasha tried to mimic Lena, even moving closer as if to hold his hand. "Don't you want to take me there?"

"Of course." He smiled but discreetly withdrew his hand. "Let's go."

with well-trained staff greeting them upon

she looked, there were high-end international luxury items that glittered like diamonds, boosting her

editions and required more than just money to acquire. Some brands cared about

sparkled

she was part of the lower class, with a bit of

Lena could live like this daily with Chris ignited

catches your eye,

heart skipped a beat, and she turned quickly to face him, suppressing her

were designer pieces, and only one of

Aciatic, only royalty could lay claim to this

blurted out, "I

had given her and Lena's

He seemed relieved now.

But what had caused that hint of greed he

asked, "Chris, should we

He smiled.

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