During the wait, an employee handed her a cup of coffee.

Molly

accepted it with a smile, "Thanks a bunch."

She then glanced over at the young woman trying on the outfit, feeling it just wasn't right.

"Let's pass on this one." After the woman changed back, it was clear she wasn't interested either.

The salesperson quickly asked, "Could you share why it didn't appeal to you?"

"Hmm... just not quite satisfied."

The salesperson shot Molly a glance, and she nodded slightly, prompting the salesperson to show other options.

That afternoon, Molly spent about two hours in the store. As foot traffic picked up, only four items were sold, despite more than ten people trying them on.

After work, Chad called Molly, "Need a lift home?"

Molly replied, "I'm still out. You go pick up Mom. I took the car, and she doesn't have a ride."

"Mom's got a lift."

They chatted briefly before Chad reminded her, "Come home early."

After hanging up, Molly continued to monitor the store until closing, watching the crowd ebb and flow.

As the store emptied out, Molly told the manager, "Pack one of each size of the new blouses for me. Everyone can head home; it's getting late. Be safe on your way back."

Coleen had called her daughter several times, but in the end, it was her husband who picked her up. "Our son said you took the car, so I finally got a chance to pick you up from work. It's been ages." Coleen smiled happily, "Then you should thank our daughter for giving you this chance."

dinner

that

streets were quiet, and

asked, "Why

Molly asked, "How's Mom?"

"She's already in bed."

disturb her mother. Nothing she needed to report tonight or tomorrow would change anything, so there was no point worrying

our TV session tonight.

waved her off, "No way, I was exhausted because you insisted we binge-watch

gave his wife a knowing look, pulling her back to

huh?" Molly said, setting her clothes on the sofa. "I was just bridging the date gap, shifting from an even to an odd date.

how well she'd mastered

her shopping bags, Officer Chad asked, "Went shopping for

said, then started unzipping her dress in front of him,

Officer Chad: "..."

he locked

pants and skirts - black ones, denim... She

Molly inspected herself in the mirror, "I don't see any issues. I've tested the quality and comfort myself." Molly tried on several more outfits,

rolled her eyes,

trying different sizes and combinations without finding a clear

change, was asked to tidy

the sofa,

Molly had become

was too tired to dress and would go to the bathroom in the middle of the night without covering up. Now, indoor

sound of running water filled the bathroom, while Chad organized the clothes,

their tasks at the

blanket; don't just cover yourself with a piece of clothing," Molly, wrapped in a towel, said as she went to the vanity to

the precinct with officers from various places

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