"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."

DL Mall. Sasha was awestruck by the elegant decor, with well-trained staff greeting them upon arrival and even

high-end international luxury items that

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

eyes sparkled

a candle to this. In her past life there, she was part of the lower class, with a bit of money but no social status. She had never experienced such daily

Lena could live like this daily with Chris ignited

handbag catches your eye, Lena?" Chris suddenly

skipped a beat, and she turned quickly to

were designer pieces, and only one of each design was

could lay

blurted out, "I

remembered the photos Zachary had given her and Lena's true nature. She smiled at Chris and shook her

He seemed relieved now.

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

asked, "Chris, should we explore

He smiled.

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