offer. "There's no need to trouble you further. I'll take this one. It's perfect," she said, her voice tight with emotion.

Rose observed Clarissa's tension with a pang of sadness. "Ready-made garments may not offer the same fit as bespoke ones. There might be some adjustments needed. I recommend trying it on in the fitting room for the best result. If alterations are necessary, I'll take care of it." Clarissa hesitated briefly before she walked into the fitting room. 9

Chapter 0442 “I’m guessing the Halloween party. We have been discussing costumes and food.” “Alec said she wants them to go a disco ball and a 70s person.” I looked at her to gage her reaction.

Penny tossed her head back and laughed. “Tloved that idea. It was by far one of the better ones she tossed out there.” “What else did she want?” I asked.

“Either she was going to be the volleyball from Castaway and make him Tom Hanks or be Juno.” “Those are horrible ideas.” Shaking my head, we walked back to the livingroom and sat down.

“There was some more sexual ones but we all decided to go as sornething funny.” Penny had made the recliners | hers. There was pillows lining it all the edges. Cups and snacks were piled neatly on the end table and her computer was within arms reach.

“The Moon Goddess was funny?” I asked turning on the T.V.

“Better than the gumball machine she wanted me to be.” Penny pulled up a blanket as Friends started playing. By the time I looked over at the next commercial, she was passed out.

Wanting to be helpful, I got up and picked up the livingroom, did the dishes and got the laundry rotated.

There was some cleaning stuff out so | went ahead and cleaned the bathrooms. I had just finished folding

the blankets when the doorbell rang.

“What?” Penny shot up, looking confused.

“Looks like Alec and Ice are here.” I tried to hide my laughter as I opened the door.

a few different

going to do some cleaning before you

I went into the

house next.” Ice laughed as the girls

have finished

is a giant dust collection.” Alec was pulling the food out. He placed two salads

surprised you managed to do it all by yourself. Usually, I have to do it all for you.” “Hey!” Ice faked looking hurt. I was mid way into a beer and choked

nose, making my eyes

I laughed

wasn’t for me, you wouldn’t have even made it to fifteen years old.” Penny opened her salad and

the information and I organized, created

own shop.” “Speaking of which, I am going to need a tattoo once our babies are born.” I said

are you going to get?” Ice asked,

about their footprints down my arm or something.” “With three of them,

really cute.” Ice agreed.

I am going for....cute.” Rolling my eyes, I just finished my beer

said you have something you wanted to discuss with us?”

out we are having agirl.” “That’s so exciting!”

so Alec will have another chance for a boy.” “Hey! Girls are just as capable as men.” Penny pointed her

me was a little put off by that but I understood where he was coming from. Ice didn’t have the best upbringing and had very little choice on her life. He wanted to make sure his daughter was given the options her mother

what is the

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