The Bound Between Us

Chapter 708

Alisa's heart was suddenly filled with excitement. If Monica had found someone, she wouldn't be vying for Jason's attention anymore, and maybe Jason would finally move on. That explained why Jason looked so upset earlier. Feeling smug, Alisa thought Monica had finally realized the obvious: Jason was hers, and no one else could claim him.

"Mom, does Uncle Jason really like that woman?" Little Isla piped up, rather rudely referring to Monica. "I don't like her at all. She's too pretty; she might just snatch Uncle Jason away."

Parents are role models for their kids, and Alisa's behavior was sure to influence Isla.

In the world of women, beauty is a powerful weapon.

Alisa glanced at her reflection in the rearview mirror. Her skin looked dull, spotted, and she never bothered to dress up. Next to Monica, she felt plain and uninteresting. How could she possibly compete?

Alisa touched her face and looked at her outfit, then made up her mind. She turned to the cab driver and said, "Driver, take me to the Mall of America."

She decided it was time to buy herself some nice clothes and start taking care of her appearance.

With Isla in tow, Alisa headed to the Mall of America. It was filled with designer brands, each item stunning, and even the sales were expensive.

stores. She felt out of place in these high-end shops,

money for these gorgeous clothes

if fate were mocking her, Alisa spotted Monica coming out of

as they saw Monica out the

therapy, splurging over fifty thousand in one go. No wonder the staff was all smiles.

mother-in-law out of town? Mind if I crash at yours for dinner?

shopping bags into her convertible and drove off, leaving Alisa

turned heads, and

She treated herself well, pampered her parents, and

and asked the clerk, "What

that? She's the real deal. You, on the other hand, look more like you

left Alisa fuming, her face flushed

yet, so why

with laughter echoing from passersby, Alisa's

Isla along, she stormed off, only to