Mystery Bride's Revenge (Selina)

Chapter 3

Ashley grabbed Sara's arm, sobbing, "Mom, please don't be angry with Selina. I don't think she meant any harm. Maybe she just snapped, you know?"

Sara's anger cooled a bit. She hadn't been fair, making a scene and labeling Selina a thief without proof in public.

"Alright, if you're innocent, then I owe you an apology" Sara wasn't one to dodge responsibility. If she was wrong about Selina, she'd say she was Selina shot Saraan ley look but said nothing. She followed a store clerk to be checked out.

Ashley's eyes shimmered with tears. "Mom, do you think maybe Selina's different now?"

"Sweetie, I've seen enough. She's been away for 21 years, not raised by us. At Erst, she tried to fit in and be humble and likable. But sooner or later. everyone's true self comes out, for better or worse. Ashley, you have to remember that Selina may be a Harvey, but you're the real pride of the Harvey family, Stay away from her bad influences"

It was Sara's worst fear come to life. Selina calling her by her first name, acting indifferent to Ashley. She had felt that Selina was holding back; now, showing her true colors so soon was unsettling.

Tears rimmed Ashley's eyes. She shook her head as she said, "I can't believe Selina would steal I just can't"

With a sigh. Sara stroked Ashley's hair. "You're too good and too innocent. We've sheltered you too much."

She even wondered if bringing Selina back was a mistake. They were

and that's on us. We'll make this right with compensation.."

composure, Sara said. "This is a

sorry... It

with hidden panic She murmured to herself, it's supposed

from Selina made Ashley's heart race, and she blurted out. Thank goodness this mess

"L. I apologize, Selina.

go home. We need to talk," Selina declared,

manager.

cried, thinking, "A mistake like this might've slid if it weren't Mrs.

over, cautiously started. "Selina, don't be upset, okay? Mom really didn't mean to Ashley, what were you thinking, slipping those Chanel lipsticks into your bag

turned ghostly white.

in, Selina grabbed Ashley's purse and emptied it on the seat Two limited-edition Chanel lipsticks rolled out. She

"Selina, you can't just throw around accusations. If those are Ashley's, then why didn't the alarms go

Looks like Ashley's got expensive taste. Selina's words were drenched in sarcasm, and Sara took the bait, defending her other daughter Bercely. That's enough, Selina! It must have been an accident. We'll return them, no harm done. You're not going to push Ashley around." "Pushing around! You called me a thief at the first