"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."

decor, with well-trained staff greeting them upon arrival and even the

luxury items that glittered like diamonds,

required more than just money to acquire. Some brands cared about their clientele's background, making them

eyes sparkled

hold a candle to this. In her past life there, she was part of the lower class, with a

ignited a venomous jealousy that seemed to snake

eye, Lena?" Chris

and she turned quickly to face

bags were designer pieces, and only

royalty could lay claim

nearly blurted

Lena's true nature. She smiled at

He seemed relieved now.

that was his Lena. But what had caused that hint of greed

should we explore

He smiled. "You're in

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